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MondayJul 12, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Cannabis Legalization Creates Boom for Veterans as Security Guards

America's state-legal cannabis industry has achieved quite a lot in a little over a decade. Generating billions of dollars in revenue, it has created hundreds of thousands of new job opportunities and provided states with millions in tax revenue. The industry is projected to grow even larger as it matures and more states join; one group of people who are poised to benefit from the cannabis legalization boom are military veterans. Cannabis' federal classification as a Schedule I regulated substance has prevented banks and credit card processors from working with businesses in the cannabis space. This has forced these companies…

FridayJul 09, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Five Ingredients That Could Dominate the 2021 Supplement Space

Last year saw a significant rise in the demand for quality dietary supplements. The coronavirus pandemic prompted millions of individuals to look for supplements that support immune function and also spurred a change in the way consumers thought about protecting their health. New reports show that more than 80% of Americans are now consuming dietary supplements. However, the products seem to differ when it comes to demographics, as different generations seek out supplements that address various wellness concerns. For instance, millennials are looking for natural ways to decrease the effects of stress, fight anxiety and grow their mental stamina while…

FridayJul 09, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Congress Gears Up to Consider Spending Bills Touching on Marijuana, CBD and Hemp

Just a day after the House Appropriations Committee released a report urging federal agencies to reconsider firing employees for past cannabis use, several cannabis and hemp-related spending bills have advanced in Congress. As the 2022 midterms approach, Democrats have limited time to advance cannabis legislation before the Republican Party challenges their tenuous hold on Congress. If these bills are successful, they could have far-reaching effects on the cannabis and hemp industries. For starters, the House Appropriations Committee approved a bill with an attached report acknowledging clarification from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) that veterans who work in the…

ThursdayJul 08, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds That Marijuana Possesses Strain-Specific Effect on Driving Performance

A recent study has found that drivers who consume marijuana may not perform or feel impaired. The study found that, instead, drivers who used marijuana would sometimes experience a positive effect on their driving. This comes at a time when policy makers are working to decide whether driving while under the influence of marijuana warrants similar penalties to driving while under the influence of alcohol in various states across the country. Under the law, impairment is defined as a state of diminished or weakened function. In many states, the legal limit for blood–alcohol content is 0.08. It is known that…

ThursdayJul 08, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Five Science-Based Benefits of Cannabidiol

Cannabis and cannabis extracts are becoming more popular as more states across the country legalize the plant for recreational and/or medical use. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound that is extracted from the cannabis sativa plant. The compound can be consumed through edible consumption or smoke inhalation, in addition to being applied topically. It interacts with neuro-receptors in an individual’s endocannabinoid system, which send signals between the body’s cells to help regulate the immune system, homeostasis, mood and movement. Cannabidiol is usually extracted in oil form and has recently become popular because of its calming effects. Below are a…

WednesdayJul 07, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Supreme Court Justice Slams Federal Cannabis Policy as Unstable, Contradictory

Until a decade or so ago, America's policy on cannabis had been outright prohibition. Marijuana was illegal to grow, produce or sell in nearly every state, and individuals who participated in any of these activities were subject to intense policing and harsh sentencing. Now more than 30 states allow some form of cannabis, and the industry has employed hundreds of thousands and provided states with millions of dollars in tax revenue. However, federal law still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance, similar to hard drugs such as cocaine and heroin. Additionally, most states have different cannabis regulations, and…

WednesdayJul 07, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Fibromyalgia Patients Ditching Opioids for CBD to Manage Pain

Fibromyalgia is a disorder that presents as musculoskeletal pain accompanied by mood, memory, sleep and fatigue issues. This disorder has no cure, and while there are drugs that can help manage its symptoms, most don’t do the job perfectly. However, a new study conducted by researchers from the School of Medicine at the University of Michigan has found that patients with fibromyalgia may benefit from the use of products that contain CBD to manage pain. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a cannabinoid that is extracted from the marijuana plant that doesn’t induce the intoxicating effects of THC. This cannabinoid has been…

TuesdayJul 06, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Congressional Committee Authors Report Urging Feds to Rethink Firing Employees Who Use Marijuana

Although federal law still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, more than 30 states have legalized it for either medical or recreational use. This classification has been a constant thorn in the industry's side, preventing businesses in the cannabis space from accessing crucial banking and financial services. Cannabis consumers have also been caught in the middle, with many of them being penalized by the federal government for actions that are considered legal in their home states. As such, a powerful Congressional committee has released a report urging federal agencies to reconsider firing employees for using state-legal marijuana. Alongside…

TuesdayJul 06, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Stuff You Should Know About Legal Cannabis in Michigan

In 2018, the state of Michigan became the first state in the Midwest to legalize recreational cannabis. The legislation, which went into effect in December of the same year, is known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. This move came a decade after voters in the state approved the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program. The program, which operates as a division in the state’s cannabis regulatory agency, is governed by different legislation and is detached from the agency’s medical and adult-use cannabis licensing division. While this isn’t a prescription, the law requires that only a physician of osteopathic…

FridayJul 02, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — UN Calls for Worldwide Ban on Cannabis Advertising

Every year, the United Nations’ (“UN”) drug division releases a drug report, offering policy recommendations regarding drug and drug use for its member nations. The 2021 World Drug Report, released by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (“UNODC”), has urged a global ban on cannabis advertising, promoting and sponsoring. According to the report, as more territories have legalized marijuana and THC potency has continually increased, the perception of the drug's risks has reduced, especially among the youth. A comprehensive ban on all forms of marijuana advertising is in the best interest of public health, the report states, and a…