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WednesdaySep 06, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — DeSantis Reaffirms Opposition to Federal Cannabis Legalization

Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor and a contender for the 2024 presidential election on the Republican ticket, has restated his firm stance against the legalization of marijuana if he were to assume office. His argument asserts that the legalization of marijuana has contributed to the growth of the illegal market in Colorado — despite evidence to the contrary. While engaging with supporters during a campaign event in Iowa over the weekend, a concerned attendee shared stories of individuals whose children had developed cannabis-induced psychosis. The individual queried DeSantis about his position on legalizing or rescheduling cannabis at the federal level should…

TuesdaySep 05, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Survey Shows Patients Satisfied with Marijuana as Neuropathy Treatment

A recent survey has found that marijuana is equally effective in alleviating neuropathy symptoms as opioids, raising questions about the validity of previous studies that utilized government-grown cannabis with lower potency. The survey was conducted by NuggMD, a company that connects patients with medical marijuana recommendations, and it involved 603 participants who used marijuana primarily or secondarily for neuropathy. In the study, neuropathy, a painful condition, was measured by patients who assessed their pain levels on a scale of 1 to 10 both prior to and after using marijuana as a remedy. The outcomes were promising, indicating considerable relief. The…

TuesdaySep 05, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Judge Says NJ Police Officer Sacked for Marijuana Use Should Get Job Back

The cannabis-reform movement recently scored a win after a New Jersey administrative law judge ruled that another police officer who was fired for marijuana use must be reinstated. Administrative Law Judge Joann Lasala Candido ruled in favor of terminated police officer Omar Polanco last week. Even though the Jersey City Police Department consented to New Jersey’s off-duty cannabis use policy that allowed even law enforcement to use cannabis during off-duty hours, the police department has fired multiple officers for testing positive for THC metabolites. However, the Civil Service Commission and two administrative law judges have now overruled the department’s decision…

FridaySep 01, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Suggests Minor Cannabinoids Could Treat Skin Ailments

Recent research suggests that lesser-known cannabinoids derived from marijuana and hemp, such as CBN, CBM, CBC, CBDV and THCV, might hold promise in treating dermatological conditions INCLUDING acne, psoriasis and eczema. The study, published recently in the peer-reviewed journal “Molecules,” highlights the potential therapeutic value of these minor cannabinoids in managing skin disorders as well as presenting new avenues for patient care and well-being enhancement. The research, led by Polish scholars Dorota Kowalczuk and Emilia Kwiecień, involved an extensive review of existing scientific literature. The team observed that minor cannabinoids exhibit a range of pharmacological activities, encompassing anti-itch, analgesic, antimicrobial…

FridaySep 01, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Marijuana Legalization Voter Initiative Text Gets Nod from Ohio Officials

Officials in Ohio have approved language for a measure that would appear on the November 2023 ballot giving voters the chance legalize marijuana in the state. The Ohio Ballot Board unanimously approved a recently drafted and certified summary from the secretary of state’s office in a meeting that saw no discussion of the legislation’s text or testimonies from supporters and opponents. State officials announced two weeks ago that the activists behind the Ohio cannabis legalization measure had collected enough valid signatures to qualify the proposed legislation for the November ballot. A statement from Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office revealed…

ThursdayAug 31, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — DOJ Asks FBI to Investigate Itself After Cannabis Arrest Data Errors Are Found

After more than a year, a watchdog from the Justice Department responded to a lawyer's concerns about issues in how the FBI gathers and reports data related to marijuana possession arrests. The response, however, was not a direct addressing of the problem but a suggestion that the FBI should internally investigate the matter. Eric Sterling, a lawyer known for his work in drug-policy reform and a former congressional aide, sent a letter to the Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General in May last year. In his letter, Sterling highlighted a situation where a police department in Maryland was…

ThursdayAug 31, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Study Finds Psychosis-Prone Young People Registered Surprising Symptom Improvement After Using Marijuana

A team of researchers from several institutions has discovered that cannabis may improve symptoms in teenagers and young adults at risk of developing psychosis. The study contradicts claims that marijuana use can trigger the early onset of psychotic disorder symptoms and shows that cannabis may actually deliver modest cognitive functioning improvements while reducing the use of prescribed medications. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Zucker Hillside Hospital, University of California at Davis and the University of Michigan published their findings in the “Psychiatry Research” journal. The study noted that the recent surge in recreational cannabis use has raised…

WednesdayAug 30, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — How Cannabis Can Help with Oral Health

Cannabis has attracted a lot of attention in recent years due to its potent and rather versatile therapeutic properties. States with medical cannabis programs allow patients suffering from at least one out of more than 20 qualifying conditions to use cannabis for therapeutic purposes, indicating marijuana’s wide range of medical applications. Furthermore, researchers are constantly working to further cannabis science and understand precisely how it delivers its benefits to develop safe cannabis-derived medications for various health issues. Surprisingly, cannabis may also have some applications in oral health, particularly in terms of managing dental pain and anxiety. It is a known…

WednesdayAug 30, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Registration for Medical Marijuana Cards in South Dakota Nearly Doubles State Projections

More than two years have passed since the legalization of medical cannabis in South Dakota, and an impressive count of more than 11,500 individuals from the state now possess medical marijuana cards. This substantial figure stands in stark contrast to the initial projections made back in 2021 when the program was launched, as Jennifer Seale, the medical cannabis program administrator at the state Department of Health, pointed out. Initially, the state had envisaged a cardholder count of 6,000 by 2024, a projection that Seale shared with the members of the Medical Cannabis Oversight Committee in Pierre during a recent session.…

TuesdayAug 29, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Why Canadian MJ Companies Are Increasingly Flagging Each Other for Noncompliance

An escalating number of Canadian marijuana enterprises are submitting grievances against their industry counterparts, alleging infractions or expressing concerns. This escalating trend is a product of fierce rivalry and struggling companies resorting to any available advantage, as experts point out. According to Canada’s federal marijuana regulatory authority, the past year witnessed 706 instances of such grievances filed by regulated marijuana establishments against fellow regulated operators. This figure represents a notable surge compared to the records from 2021, which documented 214 formal complaints, and the statistics from 2020, when the count stood at 182 complaints, as data from Health Canada showed.…