MondayOct 07, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Colorado Research Investigate Marijuana’s Ecological Footprint

The Department of Health and Environment in Denver, Colorado, is studying marijuana's ecological footprint. Colorado Public Radio reported that researchers are conducting the studies not because the citizens of Colorado are releasing too much weed smoke into the air, but because they want to how the marijuana crop affects the environment. An environment consultant with CPDHE, Katilin Urso, said that Colorado is not adhering to the ozone standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Ozone is a type of gas made of oxygen atoms, and it is hazardous in the atmosphere. In Colorado, ozone gas is rated as the highest…

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MondayOct 07, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Another Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in Mexico Legislature

On Tuesday, a key Mexican lawmaker introduced a new marijuana legalization bill in parliament. The legislation would allow people to cultivate marijuana in their homes. The coordinator of the ruling MORENA party’s bench in the Deputies Chamber, Mario Delgado Carrillo, while filing the legislation, argued that regulating marijuana would help in promoting health among the Mexicans. Furthermore,  having the government in charge of the program would help in reducing industry monopolization by the big marijuana companies. In the bill, he outlined the history of the marijuana ban in Mexico while citing that there is not enough evidence to support the…

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FridayOct 04, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Key Details of the Massachusetts Marijuana Home Delivery System

Very soon, residents of Massachusetts may begin enjoying marijuana home delivery. New rules allowing marijuana companies to delivery cannabis direct to their customers were approved last week by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. After they were adopted, the commission created new licenses for companies specializing in marijuana delivery. According to the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), home delivery for medical marijuana patients had already been approved. However, the 2016 ballot measures do provide for legalization of recreational marijuana home delivery; allowing it would give marijuana companies a chance to enter a market that is controlled by black market operators. Britte McBride,…

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FridayOct 04, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – FBI Data Shows Cannabis Arrests Increased Last Year

Despite the passing of marijuana legalization laws in different states across the U.S., the number of marijuana-related arrests keeps rising. On Monday, the FBI released new data which showed that in 2018, the number of marijuana arrests was 663,367. This means that every 48 seconds, one marijuana-related arrest was made. The data showed an increase from 659,700 arrests that were made in 2017, while there were 653,249 arrests in 2016. The number of arrests continues to rise even though more than 11 states in the United States have legalized the use of recreational marijuana for people who are 21 years…

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ThursdayOct 03, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Five Benefits of Marijuana to Seniors

Our bodies demand more care as we age. By the year 2030, one estimate suggests that the number of seniors with some ailment will be double the current number. This equates to 15 million senior citizens. The forecast prompted the search of ways in which cannabis can help improve the lives of the elderly. The good thing is that cannabis is still considered as a newcomer in the medical field, so it has a lot of untapped potential. It is not a wonder to see more research on the effects of marijuana and its impact on the elderly in the…

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ThursdayOct 03, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania

Just a few days after Gov. Tom Wolf (D) announced that he was now in support of legalizing recreational marijuana, a bill has been filed in the state Assembly seeking to create a state-run system through which recreational marijuana can be brought to the state. Under the legislation introduced by Rep. David Delloso (D), adults 21 or older can possess, consume, purchase and even cultivate marijuana through a stores system run by the state through the Liquor Control Commission. The text of this proposed law states that the legalization of marijuana is being sought in order to enhance the best…

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WednesdayOct 02, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Five Reasons Pennsylvania is Experiencing a Medical Marijuana Drought

A 21-year-old Dalton Hunsberger, who has Perkasie man’s epilepsy, uses medical marijuana to treat his seizures, nausea, and anxiety. However, according to his mother, it has been a challenge accessing the medicine for the past two months, because it sells out the minute it gets to the dispensaries. According to several dispensary owners, Pennsylvania is on the brink of medical marijuana drought, which has prompted dispensaries to ration marijuana sales. A dispensary in Fishtown, Restore Integrative Health Care, has issued a limit of 7g limit per patient every day, 14g limit per day at Keystone in South Philadelphia and 28g…

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WednesdayOct 02, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – A New Study Aims to Find if Marijuana Can be Used to Treat Symptoms of Autism

Montefiore Medical Center in New York is conducting a clinical trial which will examine the effects of cannabidivarin (CBDV) on the level of irritation and repetitive behaviors in autistic children. Cannabidivarin is a compound of marijuana that is nonpsychoactive and does not induce highness upon consumption. GW Pharmaceuticals grows the cannabis to be used during the research. The company occupies 47-plus acres in the English countryside and is the first drug company to develop cannabis-related medicine which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Two rare types of epilepsy are treated using the drug. Dr Sanjay Gupta, who…

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TuesdayOct 01, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Five Reasons Medical Marijuana is Overshadowing Recreational Marijuana in the Market

The cannabis industry has created a buzz on Wall Street over the years. This is attributed due to the increased potential of legal marijuana. Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics released a report on the state of legal marijuana market, which shows that between the year 2014 and 2018, global sales of legal weed in licensed stores tripled. After investing in the weed industry Wall Street is predicting that on the lower side, annual sales will be $50 billion or $200 billion on the higher side in the next ten years. If their estimate is correct, the marijuana sector will…

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TuesdayOct 01, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Cannabis Expo in West Michigan Set to Educate Consumers and Businesses about the Marijuana Industry

The WMCE (West Michigan Cannabis Expo) will be all things marijuana. It is a two-day event, that will be held at DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids. The event which will be having 60 booths plus is a perfect opportunity for consumers, businesses and other professionals in the cannabis industry to showcase their products and services. It is also an avenue for learning more about the marijuana industry. The expo also aims to help businesses to develop new leads, strengthen their relationship with their clients and customers, and market their organization. Some of those who will be in attendance include a…

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