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FridayNov 12, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Survey Finds More Seniors Using Cannabis

The use of cannabis has been increasing among older people as research uncovers more about the impact of the plant’s use among adults. Data from last year’s National Survey of Drug Use and Health shows that the number of adults aged 65 and above who reported recent marijuana use rose by 18%. The survey also found that the number of older individuals who reported that they had used cannabis at some point in their life had increased to 36%, which signals a potential shift in willingness to be more open about prior indulgences. Individuals with a medical cannabis card in…

FridayNov 12, 2021 2:33 pm

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Expands Its Plant-Based CPG Market Reach, Celebrates International Medical Cannabis Certification

International cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, and distributor of plant-based lifestyle and wellness brands Flora Growth Corp. is steadily building a worldwide pipeline for downstream cannabis brands using its Colombian cultivation facilities and a growing list of trade partners Flora Growth recently announced multiple distribution and e-commerce marketplace agreements that will see its two leading skincare brands, MIND Naturals and Awe (Ô), distributed via GlossWire and Showfields The company also expects its Colombian on-site CBD extraction facility to come online as well as complete the first harvests of its high-THC psychoactive cultivars later in the month Flora Growth achieved Good Agricultural and…

FridayNov 12, 2021 1:28 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Embarks on its Most Ambitious Hypertension Clinical Study Yet: HYPER-H21-4

Lexaria has embarked on its HYPER-H21-4 study, its fourth hypertension clinical study, and it's most ambitious yet This study builds on the HYPER-H21-1 and HYPER-H21-2 findings, as well as the HYPER-H21-3 study that is set to begin dosing in mid-November 2021 Lexaria’s goal is to pursue regulatory approval for its proprietary DehydraTECH-CBD for potential use as a treatment for high blood pressure Study protocols are being readied for submission to the IRB, and approval is expected by January 2022 Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX) has, so far in 2021, embarked on several studies geared towards evaluating its proprietary DehydraTECH(TM) CBD for…

FridayNov 12, 2021 12:49 pm

The Lift & Co. Expo, Canada’s Number One Cannabis Event, Back in Toronto

Metro Toronto Convention Center, North Building 255 Front St W The Lift & Co. Expo, Canada’s number one cannabis event, makes a comeback this year in Toronto. This four-day event promises to be better than ever before, all while educating, connecting, and growing cannabis consumers, professionals, and media. This event will feature over 250 exhibitors and different forward-thinking speakers, movers and shakers within the industry. It promises to offer attendees top-notch educational content, enrich thought leadership from the industry’s brightest minds, and present fun and authentic networking opportunities. The four-day event will have the Lift Cannabis Conference on the first…

FridayNov 12, 2021 8:00 am

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Commences Installation of 30 Growing Pods, Produces First Batch of Chocolates at New Sanderson Production Facility

Red White & Bloom has officially entered Phase 2 of an aggressive three-phase expansion plan in Florida Phase 2 involves the installation and commissioning of 30 customized, self-contained growing pods RWB recently received OMMU approval for the first five pods that it subsequently installed and commissioned The company, through its Red White & Bloom Florida LLC subsidiary, produced the first batch of chocolates from the new Sanderson production facility, making substantial progress since launching the greenhouse facility in Apopka in late September Following the early October completion of phase one of a three-phase development strategy that captures Red White &…

FridayNov 12, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Republican-Sponsored Bill Could Be Ideal Federal Cannabis Policy Reform Law

Democrats have generally been at the helm of cannabis reform, especially at the federal level. The most prominent cannabis bills, ones that would federally decriminalize cannabis and allow for federal cannabis taxes as well as give businesses in the cannabis space access to financial services have been helmed by Democrats. However, stakeholders have said that getting Republicans to pass comprehensive cannabis reform will be almost impossible, especially if it was prepared by the left. A new Republican-led marijuana bill may be the answer to this dilemma. Led by Rep. Nancy Mae, the legislation titled the States Reform Act may be…

ThursdayNov 11, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — House Committee Approves Cannabis Research Measure for Veterans

Last week, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee passed a measure that would mandate the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out clinical trials on the therapeutic potential of cannabis for military veterans. The House committee approved the bill in an 18 to 11 vote. The bill, dubbed the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, would require the department to conduct studies on the use of medical cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. Earlier versions of this measure had been introduced and cleared by the committee in 2018 and 2020. However, none was enacted into law. In…

ThursdayNov 11, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — New Study Finds That Cannabis Legalization Decreases Racially Biased Arrests

New research has found that states which maintain cannabis prohibition continue seeing increases in disparities in rates of arrest while those that decriminalize or legalize cannabis experience significant reductions in race-based arrests. The research was published by the American Medical Association in its JAMA journal. The report examined data collected from 43 states in the country in order to establish a clear pattern. The researchers from Saint Louis University and Eastern Virginia Medical School analyzed arrests between 2008 and 2019, with a focus on trends associated with race. They discovered that over that period of time, states which legalized marijuana…

WednesdayNov 10, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — The EU Legalizes CBD as Cosmetics Ingredient

Despite the CBD industry’s runaway success in the past couple of years, the sector’s position in several territories is tenuous at best. A relatively new product, cannabidiol (“CBD”) has attracted a ton of consumer attention thanks to claims of its medical efficacy. However, experts say that the hype has outpaced science because there is limited research into the possible benefits and risks of CBD. Furthermore, the European Cosmetic Regulation 1224/2009 prohibits the use of cannabis and its extracts in cosmetics. European authorities have been quite strict against firms in the CBD space as a result, passing policies such as the…

WednesdayNov 10, 2021 12:15 pm

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Files International Patent Application for Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases Using a New Rare Cannabinoid

InMed Pharmaceuticals has filed an international patent application that specifies a rare cannabinoid that may inhibit or slow the progression of neurodegenerative disease and potentially enhance the neuronal function With neurogenerative diseases affecting millions worldwide and the cost of treating patients expected to rise in the future, finding treatments and cures is a matter of increasing urgency InMed’s patent application is a promising start, expanding the company’s patent portfolio, which currently includes twelve patent families InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a global leader in the manufacturing and pharmaceutical development of rare cannabinoids, recently filed a Patent Cooperation Treaty (“PCT”) application, titled…