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FridayMar 06, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadian Survey Shows Teen Marijuana Use Has Dropped After Legalization

Although politicians keep issuing warnings about the consumption of marijuana amongst teenagers, surveys show that marijuana consumption among teenagers is dwindling after the recreational legalization of cannabis. In February, Statistics Canada's findings showed that marijuana consumption has significantly dropped in adolescents aged 15-17 years by about ten percent, a year after the country legalized adult-use marijuana. And in the U.S., the state of Denver also has similar results. In a survey carried out in 2019 involving 537 teenagers, Denver City officials were statistically measuring how their High Costs campaign, which is focused on educating the youth about marijuana, has affected…

FridayMar 06, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – First Utah Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Salt Lake City

On Monday, the state of Utah opened its first medical marijuana pharmacy. This has allowed patients to buy marijuana medicine legally within the state and without having to go to the other states to purchase medical cannabis and sneak the products illegally back to their homes. The dispensary, which is known as Dragonfly Wellness located at 711 State in Salt Lake City, has marked a milestone for Utah’s medical marijuana program, which has been in the works for nearly 15 months since the voters and the lawmakers approved it. Speaking at a press conference, the chief strategy officer at Dragonfly,…

ThursdayMar 05, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Ohio Advocates File Measure to Put Pot Legalization on 2020 Ballot

On Monday, marijuana reform advocates in Ohio filed a motion to put a marijuana legalization bill on the 2020 ballot for the voters to decide. The measure, which is referred to as Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, would permit people aged 21 and above to purchase, possess, and cultivate marijuana for personal use. However, possession of cannabis would be limited at one ounce, and individuals would be allowed to cultivate a maximum of six plants, out of which three could be mature. The petition to put marijuana legalization on the November ballot was filed with the state attorney general a week…

ThursdayMar 05, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Canadian Companies Offer Lower-Priced Marijuana to Stifle the Black Market

In an effort to outpace the illegal market, marijuana companies in Canada are introducing lower-priced, ‘value brand’ marijuana products. The illicit market in Canada accounts for about 70% of all marijuana sales. Canada legalized recreational marijuana in 2018 under the Cannabis Act. After Uruguay, Canada is the second country on the globe to legalize marijuana for adult-use purposes nationally. Statistics Canada released a report in December last year stating that marijuana sales in Canada in that year were around $908 million, and the number of retail marijuana outlets was more than 400 in the country. However, as of September 2019,…

WednesdayMar 04, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Missouri Lawmakers Probe Allegations of Bias in Marijuana Licensing Process

Missouri legislators still have questions about the alleged conflicts of interest in the new medical cannabis industry, irrespective of the testimony obtained from state regulators in the past few weeks. At the beginning of February, the Missouri House’s government oversight committee started holding hearings to examine the rollout of the medical marijuana program after reports on scoring irregularities were spread across the state, and unsuccessful applicants filed hundreds of appeals. The state’s medical marijuana czar, Lyndall Fraker, was questioned on a wide range of topics, such as why a private company was hired to rate the applications as well as…

WednesdayMar 04, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Florida Senate Moves to Limit Medical Marijuana THC Potency

On Friday afternoon, the Florida Senate filed a proposal whose aim is to put a limit on the amount of THC available in medical marijuana products. The potency cap would be at 10%. THC is the psychoactive compound found in marijuana. It induces the high effect. THC can be found in all forms of marijuana ranging from whole-flower, tinctures, oils, vaporizers, and edibles. The amendment was filed by Senator Gayle Harrell (R-Stuart) and it was part of a larger health care package. The bill's last stop is the Senate Rules Committee, and it will take up the amendment early this…

TuesdayMar 03, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Denver Study Finds Fewer Teens Opting to Consume Marijuana

Results from a new survey conducted in the City and County of Denver show that more teens are choosing not to consume marijuana. Denver believes that the improved results in teen consumption are because of the marijuana youth prevention campaign, which is based on facts. The campaign, which is referred to as the High Costs Marijuana Youth Education and prevention, was formed to educate the youth within their state on the effects of underage consumption on their passions, pursuits, and future. Instead of using scare tactics, the campaign is focusing on providing the youths with facts peer-to-peer so that they…

TuesdayMar 03, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – What Pot Companies Can Learn from Federal Hemp Legalization

The National legalization of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill provides marijuana business with essential lessons to use when preparing for a highly analyzed, commodity-driven industry. The lessons would especially be valuable to small companies that are well managed. The co-founder and president of the American Trade Association for Marijuana and Hemp, Michael Bronstein, said that although hemp and marijuana are different industries, marijuana can learn some few things from the national rollout of hemp. Experts advise companies to anticipate changes in the marijuana industry, even if it takes a few more years before marijuana can be legalized at the…

MondayMar 02, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Vermont House Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill

On Thursday, the House of Representatives in Vermont approved a bill legalizing retail sales of marijuana. However, the Governor, Phil Scott (R), said that he is not happy with one of the key components of the legislation. On Wednesday, the measure garnered a strong initial vote in the House, but for the bill to formally clear the chamber, an additional vote was required, and the Members of the chamber gave a third reading approval to the legislation through a voice vote. The approval of the measure in the Chamber was preceded by the action of the following committees; the House…

MondayMar 02, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Trial Shows Medical Marijuana Can Treat Insomnia

Zelira Therapeutics has developed a medical marijuana insomnia product known as Thunderbird. Zelira Therapeutics was previously called Zelda Therapeutics (ASX: ZLD), and it changed its name after merging with the USA’s Ilera Therapeutics LLC late last year. For the past few years, Zelda, currently known as Zelira Therapeutics, has been working on a marijuana product used for treating insomnia, ZLT-101. In 2017, Zelda Therapeutics obtained approval to conduct clinical trials with patients who have chronic insomnia in Australia. At the time of the merger, Zelda Therapeutics was also studying the use of marijuana in treating conditions such as autism, cancer,…