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MondayAug 02, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Senators, Feds Discuss Cannabis Legalization During Drug Overdose Hearing

Five decades after then President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse “public enemy number one,” paving the way for the era of the drug war, drug addiction and overdoses are still taking American lives. Since 1999, more than 800,000 people have died from drug overdoses in the United States, and drug abuse remains one of the country's most pressing issues. Now that most experts agree that the war on drugs has been an unmitigated failure, lawmakers have been pursuing other options to curb addiction and give existing addicts the help they need, rather than jail time. Last week, top federal health…

FridayJul 30, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – How Cannabis Cultivators Are Using Tech to Boost Productivity, Reduce Costs

Hemp and marijuana growers are using advanced technologies to increase quality and yields, cut down on labor costs, and decrease water as well as optimize energy use. These technologies, which also help make cultivation facilities more productive, include products to control pests that don’t use chemical pesticides, smartphone-controlled technology to raise and lower lighting and LED bulbs, systems that control a grow-room environment remotely, and sensors to fine-tune lighting and control irrigation. Some companies use sensors that enable cultivation operation managers to assess soil moisture using a software that can be viewed on a smartphone or computer. For instance, the…

FridayJul 30, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Novel Study Highlights Effects of High-Potency Cannabis on Memory

Until a few years ago, cannabis flower and edibles were the most common cannabis products on the market. The young state-legal sector enjoyed high demand and plenty of sales, but the industry blew up once concentrates hit the shelves. Concentrates have since become immensely popular, with businesses selling $797 million worth in 2020. However, while there has been an increasing number of studies on the effects of low-potency cannabis products, federal law has made it extremely hard for researchers to study high-potency cannabis. Fortunately, researchers from Washington State University have found a way to study how high-potency cannabis affects memory…

ThursdayJul 29, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Three Tips for Avoiding Regulatory Pitfalls While Cultivating Marijuana

Some of the states that have legalized medicinal and/or recreational use of cannabis also allow the plant to be cultivated. However, there are things a grower should know and do if they plan to grow marijuana in a regulated market and would like to avoid regulatory failure. These include the following: Acquainting themselves with regulatory compliance laws Before you begin cultivating cannabis, ensure that you understand the laws in your state and are compliant with the regulations. Knowing the law for every process involved, including the safety tests required, will save you money and time. Additionally, being knowledgeable about the…

ThursdayJul 29, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Cannabis Drinks: What You Should Know

As cannabis is legalized for recreational use in more states across the country, the popularity of cannabis products is increasing, especially cannabis drinks. What are cannabis drinks? These are beverages that have cannabis infused into them. Cannabis drinks and hemp-infused beverages don’t always contain alcohol, seeing as most are marketed as alternatives to alcohol. Some do contain cannabinoids such as CBN, CBG and CBD, while others contain THC, which is a psychoactive ingredient. There is an option for both CBD and THC-infused beverages in some jurisdictions. So, what’s the difference between CBD drinks and hemp drinks? Cannabis sativa is an…

WednesdayJul 28, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Researchers Identify Clues Explaining Why Low-Dose Full-Spectrum CBD Products Can Have Powerful Effects

The past five years or so have seen cannabinoids, led by THC and CBD, become immensely popular. While THC is responsible for marijuana's intoxicating effects, CBD (cannabidiol) has shown a diverse range of possible medicinal properties. Most of the research is still in the preliminary stages; however, cannabidiol has been found to be effective against various symptoms ranging from anxiety and insomnia to chronic pain and epilepsy. As CBD products became more accessible, some users noticed that full-spectrum CBD products that contain other minor cannabinoids, other than except for THC, and terpenes seemed to be more effective than CBD isolate…

WednesdayJul 28, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — California Launches Cannabis Agency to Ease Industry Regulation

America's state legal cannabis sector has seen major growth in the past few years as more states have legalized cannabis. California, which legalized recreational marijuana five years ago, has since sold $4.4 billion worth of cannabis, making its cannabis sector one of, if not the most, successful cannabis markets in America. Now in a move that is meant to simplify how California regulates its massive and swiftly growing cannabis space, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law creating a single agency to regulate cannabis. The policy, which Newsom first proposed in January 2020, will consolidate licensing authority from the three…

TuesdayJul 27, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds That Cannabis Legalization Boosts Home Property Values

Research conducted by Clever Real Estate has found that the presence of marijuana dispensaries and the legalization of marijuana helps grow home property values. The real estate service company used data from the U.S. Census and Zillow, as well as other sources for the study, which discovered that between 2017 and 2019, the value of homes increased by more than $6,000 in states where cannabis is legal in some form. This is in comparison to home values in states that haven’t legalized cannabis. The increase in value may be driven by the tax revenues generated from the regulation and legalization…

TuesdayJul 27, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — US Surgeon General Calls for End to Marijuana-Related Incarcerations

The war on drugs, which was launched with the noble aim of curbing drug use and defunding criminal enterprises behind the illicit drug trade, is an unmitigated failure. Tens of millions of people have been arrested and incarcerated over the past four decades, breaking up families, ruining lives and leaving the United States with the largest prison population in the world. Minorities, specifically communities of color, bore the brunt of the drug war, and they are still victim to intense policing and harsh sentencing due to drug policies. Drug reform activists have long been advocating for the end of cannabis-related…

MondayJul 26, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Three Tips for New Medical Cannabis Patients

Research has found that medical marijuana possesses therapeutic benefits, and with more states across the country legalizing the use of medical marijuana in alleviating and managing symptoms of various indications, it is important to acquaint yourself with what this means for you, especially if you qualify to use medical cannabis. Most, if not all the states that have legalized its medical use, stipulate that a prescription should be given by a qualified doctor, which helps ensure that the use of medical cannabis doesn’t affect the effectiveness of other medications that are being taken. Here are a few things new users…