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FridayOct 02, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Utah Officials Surprised by Enthusiasm for Medical Marijuana

Utah saw its first-ever sales of medical marijuana in March and six months later, the state’s budding medical marijuana industry is going stronger than anyone expected. Utah voters originally approved a ballot initiative legalizing medical marijuana back in November 2018. State lawmakers later replaced the measure with a law that more tightly controls the production, distribution, and use of the drug, Dubbed the Utah Medical Cannabis Act, the law went through multiple changes before the medical marijuana program was finally launched in March. “It’s been going well, as all new programs and people starting and really pushing to get up…

ThursdayOct 01, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – 500,000 Australians Could Soon Access Medical Marijuana

The past couple of years have seen cannabidiol (“CBD”) become firmly established within the mainstream consciousness. Filled with potent medicinal properties, the hemp extract has captured the attention of millions all over the world, and many have turned to CBD to help cure what ails them. However, the fact that it isn’t officially recognized as a medicine makes most doctors squeamish about prescribing CBD, forcing patients to find outside sources. Thanks to Melbourne-based medical cannabis company Montu, half a million chronically ill Australians could now be able to access medical marijuana without having to use backdoor channels. The firm has…

ThursdayOct 01, 2020 1:57 pm

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) Adds 250 Acres of Premium Fraser Valley Land to Portfolio

PACR bought nine parcels comprising 250 acres of land in Fraser Valley, British Columbia Share purchase agreement worth $1.5 million cash plus 3 million common shares PACR leverages genetic technology to produce high-yield cannabinoid-specific cultivars that thrive in B.C. climate Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR), an innovative genetics-based cannabis company based in Canada, has just added 250 acres of premium Fraser Valley land to its portfolio. One of the most intensively farmed areas in Canada, the Fraser Valley generates the most significant farm income of any region in British Columbia. Boasting high-quality soils, a favorable climate, accessible water, and close…

ThursdayOct 01, 2020 1:26 pm

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Garners Accolades by BudCars CEO on Top Cannabis Nationwide Radio Show

BudCars CEO featured guest during “Cannabis Talk 101” show SGMD partnership allowed company to “focus on growth” Walker recognizes Sugarmade’s great accounting, management team The history and future of BudCars Cannabis Delivery Service was spotlighted during a recent “Cannabis Talk 101” episode. BudCars founder and CEO Clinton Walker was a featured guest on the global podcast, which is broadcast on major media networks and top podcast distribution hubs. The impressive potential for BudCars bodes well for Sugarmade (OTCQB: SGMD), which has invested in the burgeoning business. “We are a Northern California premier cannabis delivery [service],” explained Walker, during the program.…

ThursdayOct 01, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 5 Tips to Consider Before Using Marijuana as Sleep Aid

Wanna get high and sleep? Here are a few things you need to be aware of when using cannabis to help you rest. If you’re a cannabis consumer, then you know that it can be really good for sleep, points to its relaxing properties. While there may not be scientific evidence to support this claim, informal enquiries from individuals who suffer from various degrees of insomnia show that cannabis can be effective in inducing sleep by helping its users feel relaxed. When using cannabis to help you sleep, you should take into consideration; Your method of consumption The form in…

WednesdaySep 30, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – The Next Big Trend in Cannabis: Low-THC Products

For many years, the most popular and well known cannabinoid was THC. However, in the recent times, there has been an increase in CBD awareness and popularity. Search trends on Google indicate that CBD is searched more often as compared to THC, and this has been the case for the last few years. Clearly, interest in CBD is on the rise, but is its use increasing too? Many wonder if CBD products will lead to a decline in THC popularity among patients and consumers. Will that be the case? Below are some reasons why CBD might just eclipse THC in…

WednesdaySep 30, 2020 2:30 pm

Pure Extract Poised to Benefit as Mainstream Society Embraces Functional Mushrooms

Following $1.25 million donation, UC Berkeley launching Center for the Science of Psychedelics Pure Extract Technologies Inc. expanding into functional and medicinal mushroom market Psychedelic compounds increasingly being studied to treat wide range of physical, mental conditions Pure Extracts plans to obtain a Natural Health Products Site License from Health Canada to buy, sell, functional mushroom products For hundreds of years, medicinal mushrooms have been revered among both ancient and modern cultures throughout the world for their nutritional and medicinal qualities. Pure Extract Technologies, a private plant-based Canadian extraction company headquartered in British Columbia, is leveraging the latest in science…

WednesdaySep 30, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why You Should Consider Juicing Cannabis

Who could have predicted just how mainstream the controversial plant has become? Even though cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, numerous states have legalized either medical or adult-use cannabis. The industry was valued at $13.6 billion in 2019 and experts expect it to grow even bigger. Most of its popularity is owed to THC and CBD, two of the over 100 cannabinoids produced by cannabis. These cannabinoids have a wide variety of potent medicinal properties that make cannabis a good alternative to some pharmaceuticals. However, did you know that you can consume cannabis in its raw form without…

TuesdaySep 29, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Marijuana-Infused Products Are Not Attracting New Consumers, Survey Finds

According to a survey that was released earlier this week (on Tuesday), new marijuana users make up about a quarter of all legal Canadian cannabis consumers. However, many seem to be shying away from cannabis-infused products, which were created for the sole purpose of drawing in more consumers into the market. This survey, which was conducted by the Brightfield Group, had 3,000 Canadian marijuana users participate in the survey. They discovered that new marijuana consumers, including those who began consuming marijuana after the drug was legalized in 2018, account for 25% of legal marijuana purchases in the year’s second quarter.…

TuesdaySep 29, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Coin Shortage Worsens Payment Challenges in Marijuana Industry

The cannabis industry has come pretty far from the days of universal prohibition, but the industry still faces a couple of major setbacks. Chief among them is a lack of access to banking and cashless payment services. Although numerous states have legalized either medical or recreational cannabis, it still remains illegal at the federal level and banking institutions avoid working with cannabis businesses in fear of retaliation from the federal government. The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t made it easier; with the government advocating for cashless payments to reduce the spread of the virus, it has become clear just how much the…