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TuesdayOct 06, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – How Marijuana Businesses are Attracting, Retaining Older Customers Amidst the Pandemic

Marijuana retailers are implementing extra measures to attract and keep senior customers during this pandemic. Dispensaries that are senior-friendly revealed that they attracted more consumers by: Building lasting relationships with elderly people and their communities Training their employees to be more patient and helpful with older shoppers Offering special benefits to seniors such as discounts and seniors’ hours Adjusting their approach, taking into consideration the coronavirus pandemic According to a report that was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal, marijuana use by Americans between ages 65-69 grew between 2016 and 2018, with women’s use increasing to 3.8% from…

MondayOct 05, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New Jersey Legislators Allow Medical Marijuana to Be Prescribed Through Telehealth

Legislators in New Jersey have passed a law that allows care providers to prescribe medical marijuana using telehealth. The legislation, S619, which was approved last week by the Assembly allows healthcare providers to prescribe medical cannabis through linked health channels to specific patients who have a hard time acquiring in-person care. This includes persons who are house bound, in hospice care, the terminally ill, children who are residents of long-term care facilities or patients that are developmentally disabled. Other patients will require an in-person consultation before advancing to a telemedicine channel. State Assembly members who sponsored the bill, Joann Downey…

MondayOct 05, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Environmental Protection Groups Endorse Montana Cannabis Legalization Initiative

At the November ballot, Montanans will be voting on two separate marijuana measures; a statutory change that would create a system of legal cannabis access for adult-use as well as a separate constitutional amendment that would limit the market to those aged 21 and over. If they vote in favor of the statutory measure, possession of up to an ounce of cannabis would be legal. Additionally, residents would also be allowed to cultivate four plants and four seedlings at home. Submitted by New Approach Montana, both of the initiatives have been met with plenty of support, including from a coalition…

FridayOct 02, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Recreational Marijuana Legalization in New Jersey Could Trigger Regional Domino Effect

A projection of sales shows the recreational cannabis industry in New Jersey reaching between $850 and $950 million annually by 2024. The state, which has a population of almost 9 million people, will be holding a vote for residents to legalize a recreational marijuana market come November. For many, this is a risk they are willing to invest in, with billions of dollars’ worth of business opportunities riding on the outcome of the vote. If New Jersey residents approve the marijuana market, many leaders expect a similar chain of events to occur inland and along the Eastern Seaboard, which will…

FridayOct 02, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Utah Officials Surprised by Enthusiasm for Medical Marijuana

Utah saw its first-ever sales of medical marijuana in March and six months later, the state’s budding medical marijuana industry is going stronger than anyone expected. Utah voters originally approved a ballot initiative legalizing medical marijuana back in November 2018. State lawmakers later replaced the measure with a law that more tightly controls the production, distribution, and use of the drug, Dubbed the Utah Medical Cannabis Act, the law went through multiple changes before the medical marijuana program was finally launched in March. “It’s been going well, as all new programs and people starting and really pushing to get up…

ThursdayOct 01, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – 500,000 Australians Could Soon Access Medical Marijuana

The past couple of years have seen cannabidiol (“CBD”) become firmly established within the mainstream consciousness. Filled with potent medicinal properties, the hemp extract has captured the attention of millions all over the world, and many have turned to CBD to help cure what ails them. However, the fact that it isn’t officially recognized as a medicine makes most doctors squeamish about prescribing CBD, forcing patients to find outside sources. Thanks to Melbourne-based medical cannabis company Montu, half a million chronically ill Australians could now be able to access medical marijuana without having to use backdoor channels. The firm has…

ThursdayOct 01, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 5 Tips to Consider Before Using Marijuana as Sleep Aid

Wanna get high and sleep? Here are a few things you need to be aware of when using cannabis to help you rest. If you’re a cannabis consumer, then you know that it can be really good for sleep, points to its relaxing properties. While there may not be scientific evidence to support this claim, informal enquiries from individuals who suffer from various degrees of insomnia show that cannabis can be effective in inducing sleep by helping its users feel relaxed. When using cannabis to help you sleep, you should take into consideration; Your method of consumption The form in…

WednesdaySep 30, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – The Next Big Trend in Cannabis: Low-THC Products

For many years, the most popular and well known cannabinoid was THC. However, in the recent times, there has been an increase in CBD awareness and popularity. Search trends on Google indicate that CBD is searched more often as compared to THC, and this has been the case for the last few years. Clearly, interest in CBD is on the rise, but is its use increasing too? Many wonder if CBD products will lead to a decline in THC popularity among patients and consumers. Will that be the case? Below are some reasons why CBD might just eclipse THC in…

WednesdaySep 30, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why You Should Consider Juicing Cannabis

Who could have predicted just how mainstream the controversial plant has become? Even though cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, numerous states have legalized either medical or adult-use cannabis. The industry was valued at $13.6 billion in 2019 and experts expect it to grow even bigger. Most of its popularity is owed to THC and CBD, two of the over 100 cannabinoids produced by cannabis. These cannabinoids have a wide variety of potent medicinal properties that make cannabis a good alternative to some pharmaceuticals. However, did you know that you can consume cannabis in its raw form without…

TuesdaySep 29, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Marijuana-Infused Products Are Not Attracting New Consumers, Survey Finds

According to a survey that was released earlier this week (on Tuesday), new marijuana users make up about a quarter of all legal Canadian cannabis consumers. However, many seem to be shying away from cannabis-infused products, which were created for the sole purpose of drawing in more consumers into the market. This survey, which was conducted by the Brightfield Group, had 3,000 Canadian marijuana users participate in the survey. They discovered that new marijuana consumers, including those who began consuming marijuana after the drug was legalized in 2018, account for 25% of legal marijuana purchases in the year’s second quarter.…