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WednesdayNov 02, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — German Government Approves Cannabis Legalization Framework, But EU Sign-Off Critical

The federal cabinet in Germany has approved a framework through which marijuana could be legalized in the country. However, escalating the proposal to a legalization law is subject to approval by the European Commission as well as international law. In recent weeks, a number of details have been surfacing on local and international media indicating some of the provisions included in the legalization framework. The plan was finally tabled before the full cabinet last Wednesday and its contents became readily available to the wider public. The cabinet approved the plan, and that brings it a little closer to making its…

WednesdayNov 02, 2022 9:45 am

India Globalization Capital Inc. (NYSE American: IGC) Is ‘One to Watch’

IGC’s leading drug candidate, IGC-AD1, has completed Phase 1 of a safety and tolerability trial and entered Phase 2 trials for treating agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia As of September 2022, the IGC trial is the only ongoing Phase 2 trial of a natural THC based formulation on Alzheimer’s patients The company’s other drug candidate, TGR-63, is an enzyme inhibitor that has shown in preclinical trials the potential to reduce neurotoxicity in Alzheimer’s cell lines Alzheimer’s disease impacts over 55 million people worldwide and about 5.5 million individuals in the U.S. India Globalization Capital (NYSE American: IGC), through subsidiary…

WednesdayNov 02, 2022 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Maintains Late 2022/Early 2023 for Full IND Application for DehydraTECH-CBD

Lexaria, through its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology, is improving the bioavailability of pharmaceuticals and therapeutics (in part) by bypassing first-pass-liver processing, thereby achieving an improved speed of onset, and brain absorption of APIs Hypertension currently affects nearly 50% of all American adults, with the American Heart Association describing it as a “silent killer”, and is now being studied for its effects during pregnancy The company has received positive feedback for its pre-Investigational New Drug meeting from the FDA and has reported that it remains on track to file its full IND application by late 2022/early 2023 It looks to capitalize on…

WednesdayNov 02, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — New Poll Shows Most Americans Think Tobacco, Alcohol More Harmful Than Cannabis

As the perception of marijuana continues to evolve, a growing number of Americans now hold the view that this prohibited substance isn’t as harmful as tobacco and alcohol, both of which are legal across the country. This sentiment was captured in a survey conducted by Monmouth University. The survey results were published last week. The nationally representative poll found that 54% of those interviewed were convinced that alcohol was more dangerous compared to cannabis while 38% thought the two substances carried equal levels of danger. Only 7% thought marijuana was more dangerous than alcohol. When it came to tobacco, 45%…

TuesdayNov 01, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Biden Boasts That Marijuana Pardons Have Changed Lives of Thousands

Earlier this month, President Joseph Biden issued a mass pardon for individuals who had been convicted of simple possession of cannabis at the federal level. A full presidential pardon usually restores an individual’s state and federal civil rights and eliminates any consequences brought on by a federal conviction. President Biden also gave a directive that the scheduling of cannabis be reviewed by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice. The resulting recommendation may see marijuana placed in a lower schedule or descheduled altogether, which will legalize it under federal law. The U.S. Health and Human…

TuesdayNov 01, 2022 12:00 pm

Tampa Alternative Products Expo To Offer A Festive Vibe Amongst Business Networking

Exhibitors, speakers, businesses, CBD and alternative products vendors, and researchers, are all invited to attend the Tampa Alternative Products Expo 2022 at the Tampa Convention Center. With over 10,000 attendees, 300+ vendors, and 20+ speakers per event, the Expo will exude a festival-like vibe for Tampa's CBD, cannabis, and vape communities. The event is organized by ZJ Events, with a reputation for managing the nation's largest CBD & Hemp Summits. The Alt Pro Expo team has expanded into the alternative products sector, which is currently disrupting traditional markets. This product category includes kratom, nootropics, vapes & nicotine replacements, energy beverages,…

TuesdayNov 01, 2022 9:00 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Focusing on Execution and Brand Integration Following Successful Period of Strategic Investment

Flora Growth recently participated in an earnings call in which the management team discussed the company’s financials as well as its growth strategy and outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2022 as well as 2023 The company noted it had exited a period of investment and is now focusing on execution The period of investment saw the company acquire synergistic brands that, collectively, create a direct-to-consumer house of brands, enabling the company to enter nearly any target market regardless of the legal status of cannabis The company also invested in the infrastructure necessary for the activation of its cultivation facility…

TuesdayNov 01, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Floridians to Start Buying Cannabis at Circle K Gas Stations

Under the terms of a new partnership agreed up between Green Thumb Industries and Circle K, residents of Florida will soon have the opportunity to buy their favorite marijuana products at select Circle K gas stations. While making this announcement, Green Thumb clarified that the marijuana outlets will have separate entrances from those used to access the convenience stores at Circle K stations. Subject to consumer response, additional Green Thumb outlets could be established at more Circle K stations. The current arrangement is for these retail outlets to be established at 10 select Circle K locations. The company that owns…

MondayOct 31, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Marijuana Could Become Legal in These Five States After Midterms

The recreational use of cannabis could be legal in one-half of America if the states with marijuana measures on their ballots approve them in November. The states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Maryland and Arkansas have proposals on their ballots for their voters to consider legalizing the recreational use of cannabis. If approved, these states would join the District of Columbia and 19 other states that have legalized recreational marijuana. It has been 10 years since Washington, DC, and Colorado legalized recreational marijuana. Since then, prohibition has reduced across the nation, in smaller rural states such as Vermont and…

MondayOct 31, 2022 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Moves to Address Adverse Effects of Hypertension with DehydraTECH(TM) – CBD

Lexaria is a drug delivery technology company developing DehydraTECH-CBD as a prospective registered treatment for hypertension and potentially other disease states beyond hypertension The company has undertaken multiple de-risking hypertension studies that have not only evidenced that DehydraTECH-CBD is safe and well tolerated, but have also shown that it reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness Hypertension is a leading contributor to deaths in the United States, damaging organs such as the heart, brain, and kidneys, yet only a tiny proportion of patients have it under control Hypertension, an area of interest and focus for drug delivery technology company Lexaria Bioscience…