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TuesdaySep 14, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NIDA Director Says Evidence Exists Showing Cannabis Prohibition’s Racist Effects

Decades after the government kicked off the war on drugs in an attempt to reduce drug abuse and defund the criminal enterprises behind the drug trade, America is still reeling from the effects of this failed endeavor. While the intent behind the drug war was noble, authorities went about achieving it the wrong way, mainly focusing their attention on minorities such as African Americans and Latinos, and wreaking untold havoc on these underserved communities. Presently, it is widely accepted that the decades-long war on drugs is an unmitigated failure that has ruined millions of lives over exceedingly minor drug offenses,…

MondaySep 13, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CWN — Study Reports Increase in Cannabis Sales in Multiple States During Pandemic

A new study has found that legal cannabis sales in multiple states in the nation hit record highs last year as COVID-19 spread across the country. Up until now, sales in the four states included in the analysis, namely Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Alaska, have increased more during the coronavirus pandemic, than in the two years prior to the pandemic. The study’s authors include researchers from the Drug and Alcohol Institute at the University of Washington, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and others from health and regulatory agencies in other states. The study was published in…

MondaySep 13, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Could Cannabis Drinks Be Better for Your Health?

As cannabis and cannabis products become more accessible thanks to a wave of drug reform that has swept through several territories, people are increasingly using marijuana as an alternative to other products. Due to recent advances in cannabis technology, specifically nano-emulsification, the market has seen an uptick in the supply of smooth, high-quality, cannabis-infused drinks. Plenty of people are now using cannabis-infused beverages as an alternative to alcohol, with many of them preferring a calm relaxing drink that won’t leave them feeling hangover the next day. Dubbed “California sober,” exchanging alcoholic beverages for cannabis drinks is gaining popularity. Melissa Egan,…

FridaySep 10, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — The Difference Between CBD Oil, Cannabis Oil

The popularity of CBD oil has grown in the health and wellness space, with anecdotal evidence suggesting that it can help manage depression, anxiety, stress and pain. Cannabidiol, or CBD, oil and cannabis oil have also been advertised as natural alternatives to standard prescription medications, which many believe are one and the same. While both oils are derivatives of the cannabis plant, they are inherently different. We look at some of these differences below. What is cannabis oil? Cannabis oil contains THC, which is the mind-altering compound that causes an individual to get high. The sale, consumption and possession of…

FridaySep 10, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Why Careful Cannabis Preparation Is Crucial to High-Quality Extracts

Just a couple of years into America’s state-legal cannabis industry, extracts have eclipsed cannabis flower to become the most popular cannabis product. Last year, marijuana concentrate sales increased by 40% and accounted for a large percentage of marijuana sales. People are looking for safer, more discreet ways to consume cannabis, and consequently, smoking cannabis flower and vaping have been edged out by cannabis extracts. However, marijuana extracts are quite complex to produce, requiring precise, expert care from the time the cannabis plants are in the ground until they reach the factory. In the early days of cannabis extraction, most cannabis…

ThursdaySep 09, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Trade Groups Submit Formal Comments on Sen. Schumer’s Federal Legalization Measure

Various national cannabis activist groups and trade organizations have submitted formal comments on the draft of the latest federal initiative on cannabis reform, many of which emphasize the need for interstate commerce and lower taxes. The written comments, which were due to the U.S. Senate last week, include more than 150 pages of feedback on the comprehensive reform measure that’s being spearheaded by Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Cory Booker along with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The bill, dubbed the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, would legalize cannabis on a federal basis by allowing states to continue deciding whether…

ThursdaySep 09, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — The Potential Benefits of CBD Skincare Products

You have probably heard of CBD, or cannabidiol, before. Extracted from cannabis or hemp, this chemical compound is said to have a wide variety of medical applications ranging from relieving pain and anxiety to treating seizures in epileptic patients. Thanks to its supposed medical potential, CBD can now be found in myriad wellness and health products, with the skincare industry especially taking a liking to the versatile hemp extract. But just how beneficial are these CBD-infused sunscreens, lip balms, moisturizers, lotions, masks and other skincare offerings? According to Austin Kaz, a co-founder of New York-based Sheabrand, skincare product manufacturers add…

WednesdaySep 08, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — CBD Cosmetics Market Expected to Expand to $210 Billion by 2028

A recently published report that focused on the burgeoning CBD market estimates that by 2028, the global legal cannabis market will have reached $70.6 billion. Marijuana is one of the largest growth industries on the stock market. However, not all cannabis business segments are equal, with estimates showing that in the near future, some segments will considerably surpass others. One specific segment to watch is the CBD-infused products market. CBD, or cannabidiol, is the nonpsychoactive compound found in the hemp and cannabis plants. It is one of the two most abundant compounds found in the cannabis plant, with the other…

WednesdaySep 08, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Trials on Marijuana-Based Treatments for Gynecological Conditions to Begin in 2022

Clinical trials to examine the effectiveness and safety of marijuana-based treatments for various gynecological conditions are expected to begin early next year. The trials will evaluate marijuana-based pharmacology products developed by Gynica, a female technology startup company based in Jerusalem. The startup believes that the plant’s active ingredients can help ease painful gynecological conditions, including endometriosis and painful menstruation, which is also known as dysmenorrhea. Traditional treatments, such as hormone therapy, over-the-counter painkillers and surgical intervention. can be inadequate and pose their own health risks, as in the case of endometriosis. Endometriosis is a disorder which causes tissues that normally…

TuesdaySep 07, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Low-Potency Cannabis Drinks Look to Dominate Beverages Market

The past few years have seen the cannabis industry grow from essentially nothing to a juggernaut worth billions of dollars in sales. Cannabis edibles have reigned supreme, with CBD gummies being among the most searched for foods online in 2018 thanks, in part, to their discreetness and ease of use. One of the fastest-growing industries in America, the state-legal cannabis sector is constantly in flux, and players in this controversial space are now looking to cash in on a new product that has been gaining more mainstream attention: cannabis beverages. Forget alcohol or your daily cup of coffee — customers have…