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FridayJul 23, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Marijuana Could Have Origins in China, Study Says

After being outlawed in most regions across the world for decades, cannabis is coming out from under the yoke of prohibition. It has been a slow process and although the sector has shown that it has plenty of potential, cannabis still has a long way to go. However, researchers are finally getting the chance to run more in-depth studies on cannabis, and they are uncovering plenty of interesting information. For starters, a recent study has found evidence pointing to China, specifically the northwest region of China, as home to the first domesticated cannabis and hemp. The common assumption is that…

ThursdayJul 22, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Senator Files Bill to Protect Licensed Marijuana Extractors from Eviction

Although the past decade has seen America's state legal cannabis industry experience major growth, federal law has consistently held the sector back. Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, and this classification has been a constant barrier for both businesses in the cannabis space and the clients they serve. Fortunately, an increasing number of lawmakers have noticed the plight of the cannabis sector, which has provided states with millions of dollars in tax revenue, and they have been working to give the space more protections. After an affordable housing bill failed to advance in Congress last month, Senator…

ThursdayJul 22, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Study Finds Cannabis Terpenes Relieve Pain, Play Role in “Entourage Effect”

Cannabinoids are a range of compounds produced by plants in the cannabis family with THC, the main psychoactive component in marijuana, being the most abundant as well as the most well-known. Most of these compounds, including THC, have been found to have a variety of health benefits, with most of them producing minimal to zero psychoactive effects. For quite a while, there has been a theory about how cannabis, when consumed as a whole, is much more effective compared to when the cannabinoids are taken separately. Dubbed the “entourage effect,” this theory states that the sum of the cannabis plant,…

WednesdayJul 21, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Emergency Hospital Visits Related to Opioids See Temporary Decline After Cannabis Is Legalized

Since 1999, nearly 841,000 people have died from a drug overdose, with synthetic opioids being responsible for 72.9% of these deaths. The opioid crisis has taken hundreds of thousands of lives over the past two decades, and with people becoming increasingly aware of the long-term consequences of using opioids, there has been increased interest in alternative pain relievers. Cannabis is one such alternative, and as more than 30 states have legalized it for either medical or recreational use, more people have been abandoning opioids and turning to the controversial plant for pain relief. There were, and still are, many objections…

WednesdayJul 21, 2021 4:20 am

CBD Tincture vs. CBD Oil: How Do They Differ?

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you have most likely heard of CBD (cannabidiol), even in passing. It is one of more than 100 cannabinoids produced by plants in the cannabis family, and preliminary research coupled with anecdotal evidence claims that it has plenty of potential medical benefits without making users feel “high.” As such, a growing number of people have turned to hemp-derived CBD to alleviate a wide variety of health issues, with CBD oils and tinctures being among the most popular forms of consumption. While both products are similar in…

TuesdayJul 20, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Congressional Legislators Advance Spending Bills Containing Protections for Universities, Medical Cannabis Programs

The cannabis industry has been in a tense state of anticipation since President Joseph Biden came into office. Although Biden has made it clear he supports medical cannabis and giving states the ability to do what they want, he doesn't support federally legalizing recreational cannabis. Conversely, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said he is currently working on cannabis legislation that he says he will advance with or without the president's approval; however, reform advocates and industry stakeholders would like to see that legislation come sooner rather than later. As such, cannabis reform proponents and industry stakeholders will be happy…

TuesdayJul 20, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW – National Hemp Month: What You Need to Know About This Celebration

After decades of prohibition, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp and its derivatives. Less than five years later, hemp has become a booming industry: hemp lends itself to a wide variety of industries, from health and wellness and nutrition to textiles and construction. The global hemp industry is growing rapidly, with experts expecting it to be worth $36 billion by 2026. But unbeknown to many, despite all the mainstream attention hemp has been getting, July is National Hemp Month, with July 17–23 being Hemp History Week. National Hemp Month was initiated by cannabis firm…

MondayJul 19, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Coalition Publishes White Paper Urging Feds to Legalize Marijuana

While America's state legal cannabis industry has grown steadily, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and generating billions in revenue, federal law still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance. President Joseph Biden has said that, while he supports medical marijuana and giving states the ability to decide how to treat cannabis themselves, he is not behind federal legalization of recreational cannabis. Even though Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said that he is working on federal cannabis legislation and will advance it with or without the president's support, the Democrats' window for passing federal cannabis reform is…

MondayJul 19, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Study Finds That Cannabis Smokers Weigh Less Than Non-Smokers

Preclinical studies suggest that weight gain and increased food intake are some of the effects of marijuana consumption. However, new research proposes that individuals who smoke marijuana weigh less in comparison to those who do not. These findings go against the belief that users of cannabis pile on the pounds due to the munchies. The new study used data obtained from the National Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions to examine the BMI of 33,000 participants aged 18 and above. Conducted by Omayma Ashaarawy and James C. Anthony, the study was reported in the “International Journal of Epidemiology.” Alshaarawy,…

FridayJul 16, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — 10 Senators Urge Feds to Grant Cannabis Firms Access to SBA Loans

America's state legal cannabis industry has been dubbed one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, but its federal classification has been a constant hindrance. While more than 30 states allow either medical or recreational cannabis, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. Consequently, banks and financial institutions do not transact with businesses in the cannabis space, and, in many cases, they won’t even work with businesses that are indirectly connected to cannabis. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant financial crisis, a group of senators has urged the federal government to…