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WednesdaySep 04, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Could Marijuana Reclassification Be Answer to Maintaining Medicare?

The U.S. Justice Department took significant steps toward changing the legal status of cannabis in May by beginning the process to move the substance from schedule 1 to schedule 3, a less-restrictive category under federal drug laws. This shift is noteworthy because it reflects the recommendations of medical experts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), who have recognized that cannabis now has an accepted medical use. Equally crucial is that reclassifying marijuana could boost much-needed research into its medical potential. However, simply changing the plant’s classification won’t be enough to make a substantial impact. True progress…

TuesdaySep 03, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — NIH Study Finds Concurrent Use of Tobacco, Marijuana Is Rising

The proportion of Americans who use both tobacco and marijuana has been gradually increasing, particularly among older persons, according to a recent study. After analyzing national data spanning 20 years, Duke University School of Medicine researchers caution that combining both drugs can increase the risk to one’s health when compared to using either drug alone. A reported 6.38% of American adults in 2021 reported using tobacco and marijuana together within the previous month. While this proportion might not seem like much, it is a considerable rise over prior years. The researchers credit this increase to the growing legalization of marijuana…

FridayAug 30, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — NFL-Backed Study Reports Increasing Acceptance of Cannabis Use in Sports

A new study backed by the National Football League (NFL) sheds light on the increasing acceptance of therapeutic marijuana in sports while also highlighting the significant challenges posed by federal restrictions. These limitations continue to hinder research efforts, leaving a gap in understanding both the risks and benefits associated with cannabinoid use among athletes. The closing of this knowledge gap is an urgent matter, according to the report. The study notes that, largely due to prohibition, healthcare providers lack sufficient understanding of a substance that is becoming more widely available for both recreational and therapeutic use. The NFL committed $1…

ThursdayAug 29, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Dallas Voters to Decide on Marijuana Decriminalization in November

Dallas voters will have the opportunity to decide in November whether or not the city should decriminalize cannabis. The city’s council decided on Aug. 14, 2024, to add the Dallas Freedom Act to the ballot for the upcoming Nov. 5 election. Local proponents of cannabis reform are leading this effort to loosen the rules governing adult possession of marijuana. The push for reform is led by Ground Game Texas, a nonprofit organization focused on social justice. The group gathered nearly 50,000 signatures from residents, far exceeding the 20,000-signature threshold needed to get the measure on the ballot. The measure would…

WednesdayAug 28, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Americans’ Opinions of Marijuana’s Effects Decline Further, Poll Shows

Americans’ perceptions of cannabis’ effects have become less optimistic over the last two years; a slight majority now worry that most users (51%) and society as a whole are harmed by it. This is a significant change from 2022, when opinions were more evenly divided and more people (53%) thought marijuana had a good impact on users, while only 45% thought it had a negative one. These new insights are based on a Gallup Consumption Habits survey conducted from July 1 to July 21, 2024, which shows that a sizable portion of different demographics still have favorable opinions of marijuana.…

TuesdayAug 27, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Ohio’s Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Exceed $11M in First Week

Ohio’s recreational marijuana market has experienced impressive growth, generating more than $11.5 million in sales in its first week. According to the state’s Commerce Department, Cannabis Control Division, the total revenue from adult-use cannabis sales reached $11,530,708 as of Aug. 10, 2024. Sales officially began on Aug. 6, eight months after Ohio voters approved recreational cannabis legalization, with 57% of voters supporting the ballot measure. The average cost of an ounce of flower was $266. The data shows that 1,285 pounds of cannabis plant material and 173,043 units of processed products were sold. Ohio’s medical marijuana market is also thriving,…

MondayAug 26, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — California Senators Pass Bill Authorizing Cannabis Growers to Sell at Farmers’ Markets

California Senate lawmakers have advanced a bill that would grant small cannabis cultivators a new license to sell directly to consumers at state-run farmers’ markets and other transient events. Additionally, the bill would allow adults to use cannabis at events that have been approved. The bill does not, however, imply that small marijuana farmers can openly sell their goods at farmers’ markets alongside other merchants. Cannabis sales in approved locations would require certain regulatory permits from state and local authorities. The assembly initially approved the bill in May, where it received overwhelming support before heading to the senate. The bill…

FridayAug 23, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Federal Researchers Look into Game-Changing Way to Detect Recent Cannabis Use in Breath

Federal authorities are adopting a new strategy to assess recent marijuana use by revising protocols for analyzing THC breath samples. The initiative is part of continuing efforts to improve the accuracy and reliability of cannabis impairment field testing, particularly in drivers. Researchers from the University of Colorado and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) propose that using two breath tests within an hour could be more effective than relying on a single test. They aim to determine if this method could be developed into a practical field test. One of the biggest obstacles to marijuana legislation has been…

ThursdayAug 22, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Adolescents Marijuana, Alcohol Use May Be Influenced by Childhood Sleep Patterns

While ensuring children get a good night’s sleep is crucial for their development, research suggests sleep habits in childhood might also influence future drug use. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and published in the Annals of Epidemiology indicates that teens who experienced later bedtimes and shorter sleep durations during their earlier years were more likely to have experimented with alcohol or marijuana by the age of 15. The researchers focused on examining sleep habits during various childhood stages to understand how they relate to substance use in adolescence, a connection few previous…

WednesdayAug 21, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Farm Bill, Cannabis Rescheduling Trigger Intense Industry Lobbying

Cannabis corporations are spending more than ever to sway lawmakers in Congress, as evidenced by a federal lobbying report analysis. This expenditure is motivated by the first real steps toward federal marijuana legalization in a generation as well as threats from competitors using hemp as a raw material. Marijuana companies spent nearly $4 million in the first and second quarters of 2024, a significant increase from $2.4 million in 2023. This surge in spending mirrors a similar uptick in late 2022, when cannabis banking reform seemed imminent during a congressional session. The current rise, however, is more significant because it…

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