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ThursdayDec 05, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cannabis Legalization Opponents Admit Federal Policy is Blocking Research

Apart from marijuana legalization advocates, Friends of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (FNIDA) have also recognized that the federal authorities’ restrictions on marijuana are inhibiting cannabis research. FNIDA also raised the issue of federal limitations to Congress. FNIDA submitted a proposal to a Senate committee on federal restrictions indicating that the status of marijuana and other drugs on the controlled substances list is inhibiting researchers from conducting studies on the drugs. The group (FNIDA) also requested a federal agency, NIDA, to release a report containing all the research hurdles associated with the controlled substance status of cannabis. In a…

ThursdayDec 05, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Federal Agency Says Those with Drug Convictions Can Work at Credit Unions

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is allowing people previously convicted of drug possession to work at credit unions. In July, the NCUA board announced the proposed changes to their employment regulations, which allows an exception for low-level drug offenders. On Monday, the agency published its ruling in the Federal Register and said that that it examined the comments submitted by the public and that the changes will be enacted into law. The published notice states that although the NCUA board is not overlooking the impact of drug possession and use on public health, the board believes that people previously…

WednesdayDec 04, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Campaigners Urge EU to Adopt Medical Marijuana Standards Like Germany’s

According to the newly-born European Medicinal Cannabis Association (EUMCA), businesses across Europe should adopt the good practices being implemented by Germany in their medical marijuana industry. EUMCA was established recently, and it is taking its first stride in the Brussels bubble by advocating for a medical marijuana regulatory framework that could be implemented by the EU member states. Although medical marijuana is well developed in some of the EU member countries, only standards that cut across all the EU member states can ensure that patients across Europe access the same rules. EUMCA said that having different laws governing the prescribing…

WednesdayDec 04, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – How Marijuana Can Improve Your Holidays

The holiday season is around the corner, and it is a time of festivities and gathering of families, friends, and relatives. To some, the season is a source of stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Are you nervous when attending a family gathering? Take a small dose of marijuana to take the edge off. Be careful not to indulge in excess since you do not want a noticeable high. The consumption of marijuana during the following activities can help relieve some of the adverse effects of the festive holidays. Family Get-Togethers Sometimes it can be a challenge to be around relatives when…

TuesdayDec 03, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – What You Should Know About Cannabis Drinkables

Marijuana consumers are in love with cannabis beverages because they are discreet, taste good, require no equipment to use, and they are familiar with a safe delivery system. In the cannabis market today, weed-infused drinks are one of the fastest moving products. These drinks include tinctures that are mixed with cocktails, non-alcoholic wines, beer, or champagne. Companies are also producing wellness beverages that, when taken they induce sleep; thus, instead of taking aspirin or Ibuprofen after hard exercises or games, take a marijuana cocktail, and you will feel relaxed in no time. Sparkling drinks are also infused with weed as…

TuesdayDec 03, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – DEA Puts Final Touches to 2020 Marijuana Cultivation Plans

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) plans for authorizing the cultivation of 3.2 million grams of marijuana for research purposes in the 2020 planting season has been finalized. The 3.2 million grams is a 30% increase from 2019. In September, the DEA published a notice in the Federal Register which proposed the 3.2 million grams production of weed. The final notice to be released includes the sentiments of the people collected during the public comment period, which were from the health care providers, the general public, and state and federal officials. Most of the comments focused on the proposed reduction of…

MondayDec 02, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Massachusetts Consumers Buy Legal Marijuana Worth $393 Million in First Year

It has been a year since Massachusetts started selling recreational marijuana, and although the state was not in a hurry to speed up the matter, the public was interested as they rushed to the retail stores immediately after the sale began. It took long to legalize adult-use marijuana in the state, but in November of 2016, the citizens legalized recreational cannabis through the ballot. In 2017, Massachusetts governor, Charlie Baker, signed legislation that changed the rules governing weed, pushing the sales of recreational marijuana back by six months. After overcoming several other hiccups, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) passed the…

MondayDec 02, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Marijuana Companies Look to Europe for Greener Pastures

Marijuana companies in North America are experiencing lots of trouble, and companies that are looking to reap profits from cannabis are suffering from significant losses. In the meantime, European companies such as World High Life PLC are basking in the new opportunities brought by the emerging marijuana industry. The marijuana sector needs a fresh look because its markets remain unattractive despite the changes in equity valuation and investor attitudes. Canopy Growth holds the blue-chip marijuana market leader position. Before Constellation Brands Inc. acquired its first stake in 2017, Canopy Growth had already secured a significant amount of funds. A few…

WednesdayNov 27, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – President Trump Thinks Drug Prohibition is Doomed to Failure

During a vaping discussion held on Friday, President Donald Trump voiced his acknowledgment of the failure of policies banning drugs. He said that prohibiting access to drugs such as cigarettes, alcohol would only force consumers to acquire them through illegal routes. During the meeting, the president met with both the supporters and opposers to debate on whether to endorse restrictive policies like banning of flavored vaping products, a proposal that was brought up by his administration. President Trump further said that banning vaping products will force people to buy from the black market where they might buy products laced with…

WednesdayNov 27, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 5 Banking Options Marijuana Companies Can Explore

Every month, many marijuana companies across the U.S. have to move physical cash from their premises in order to pay for utilities and other needed supplies and this is a common practice among marijuana businesses. Although marijuana is legal in most states in the U.S., banks that are federally insured have prohibited the opening of accounts for cannabis businesses. This is because they are afraid of being accused of criminal activity since federally, marijuana is a controlled substance under Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act. The refusal of banks to conduct business with weed businesses has left them with…