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FridayDec 01, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Amid Congressional Inaction, NY Governor Enacts Measure Easing Cannabis Banking

Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed into law a measure that eases the process through which financial institutions can work with legal marijuana businesses. The bill was sponsored by Assembly member Crystal Peoples-Stokes and Senator Jeremy Cooney. It permits the Office of Cannabis Management to offer information about legal cannabis business applicants or licensees to financial institutions. The objective is to make it easier for businesses to comply with antimoney-laundering laws and filing of activity reports required for every marijuana-related transaction at the federal level. It should be noted that before information can be shared, applicants and…

ThursdayNov 30, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Marijuana-Infused Dinners on the Rise in Maryland

The marijuana industry in the state of Maryland is on course to becoming a billion-dollar business after the recreational use of the drug was legalized a few months ago. Many are taking advantage of this new market, with some offering private dinner parties that feature foods infused with marijuana. One entrepreneur, Chef Jazmine Moore, has been offering such course meals at her restaurant. Moore believes more individuals are looking for alternative ways to relax and enjoy themselves, and her food affords them an approachable way to use marijuana. Her approach is backed by numbers from a recent poll, which show…

ThursdayNov 30, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Genomic Study Gives Insights into Why Individuals Suffer from CUD

An examination of the genetic makeup of more than a million individuals, spearheaded by researchers at Yale, has provided valuable insights into the biological foundations of marijuana use disorder and how it relates to mental health issues, substance misuse (including tobacco) and potentially even a higher risk of lung cancer. The study examined the genomes of participants from a range of ancestry groups, utilizing information from many genomic databases in addition to the extensive genetic data bank of the United States Veterans Affairs’ Million Veteran Program (MVP).The analysis revealed many genetic variations connected to marijuana use disorder, providing insight into…

WednesdayNov 29, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds Marijuana Users Possess Greater Understanding, Empathy

A recent study, featured in the “Journal of Neuroscience Research,” has shed light on the enhanced emotional understanding observed in regular cannabis users. The study, conducted by a team of neurobiologists at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, underscores the potential positive impact of cannabis on interpersonal relationships and its plausible therapeutic applications. The research involved a comparison of empathy measurements between two distinct groups: 85 regular marijuana users and 51 individuals who abstained from cannabis use. The researchers utilized a 33-item written test and MRI images to gauge the participants’ empathic responses. The written test, designed to evaluate both…

WednesdayNov 29, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Granting New York Cannabis Businesses Code 280E Tax Relief

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a measure that provides tax relief to cannabis businesses in the state of New York. The measure, which was approved by the Senate and Assembly a few months ago, fills a policy gap left by a separate measure the governor signed in 2022, which included provisions that permitted tax deductions for marijuana businesses in the state. In summary, the resolution would permit deductions for business expenses incurred by those authorized by the law to sell, distribute or produce medical marijuana or adult-use marijuana products, for purposes of the business corporation tax, the general…

TuesdayNov 28, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — UMass Study Concludes High Schoolers’ Likelihood to Use Cannabis Isn’t Heightened by Legalization

A new study has found that high schoolers are not as likely to use cannabis following the drug’s legalization. This finding weakens prior claims that youth who know or think that their friends, siblings or parents use cannabis may have a heightened risk for marijuana use and additional intervention and prevention strategies need to be implemented to reduce said risk. The study, which was carried out by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, included associate professor Jennifer Whitehill of health policy and management and Public Health and Health Sciences doctoral candidate, Faith English. Whitehill’s focus, as the study’s senior…

TuesdayNov 28, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Rescheduling Cannabis Could Lead to Broader Acceptance by the Mainstream Medical Industry

Moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) could have significant implications for medical cannabis recommendations by doctors and potential insurance coverage for marijuana treatments. Currently, doctors refrain from prescribing state-regulated medical cannabis due to the risk of losing their licenses given that it lacks approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Even if the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reschedules cannabis, the prohibition on doctors prescribing state-regulated medical marijuana (MMJ) products would persist. Nevertheless, doctors could continue to recommend non-FDA-approved cannabis products to individuals seeking MMJ cards, allowing them to register as…

MondayNov 27, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Regulators in New York Reach Settlement Regarding Marijuana Business Licensing

Cannabis regulators in the state of New York have reached a settlement with veterans who had filed a suit over the licensing process in the state. The settlement’s completion will allow an injunction that was effected from August to be lifted. The temporary injunction, which was enacted by the state’s Supreme Court, has prevented hundreds of holders of conditional adult-use retail dispensary licenses from launching their businesses. Regulators in the state launched the recreational retail-dispensary program to afford those who were disproportionately affected by the drug war before marijuana became legal an opportunity to enter the legal marijuana industry. The…

MondayNov 27, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NORML Deputy Director Calls Out Republican Politicians for Trying to Subvert Voters’ Wishes on Marijuana

Paul Armentano, who works as deputy director at NORML, a nonprofit aimed at advocating for the reform of marijuana laws, recently penned a post for The Hill in which he expressed concerns about a growing trend in which GOP lawmakers in different states have actively taken steps to subvert the wishes of voters with regard to marijuana legalization. Recently, Ohioans made a decisive choice in favor of Issue 2 — a citizen-driven ballot initiative marking a significant step toward legalizing the cultivation, possession and sale of recreational cannabis. The vote was in line with a broader national trend where, across…

WednesdayNov 22, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Suggests Cannabis Enables Users Quit Prescription Sleep Medications

A recent study into the sleep habits of marijuana users facing sleep difficulties shows that a majority of participants prefer cannabis over other sleep aids, citing improved outcomes the following morning and fewer side effects. The consumption of CBD, THC and myrcene-infused joints or vaping products emerged as particularly popular choices among participants. Contrasted with conventional sleep aids or abstaining from them altogether, respondents conveyed a heightened sense of refreshment, focus and improved functionality in the mornings after using cannabis. This was coupled with a decrease in nausea and headaches. However, users did acknowledge some adverse effects, such as waking…

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