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FridayOct 30, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Study Discovers Cannabis Use Disorder Has Biological, Genetic Foundation

A global study that investigated the predisposition of individuals to cannabis use disorder has determined a link between a region of DNA near the FOXP2 gene and cannabis use disorder (“CUD”), previously associated with risk-taking behavior. A press release notes that researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine studied DNA and other data from about 360,000 individuals who did not have a CUD diagnosis and 21,000 individuals who were diagnosed with CUD. The research team determined two regions in human DNA — the CHRNA2 gene, which has previously been associated with nicotine addiction and CUD, and the FOXP2 gene.…

ThursdayOct 29, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Senators Say DEA Rule on THC Content of Hemp Contravenes Congressional Intent

In August, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) unveiled proposed rules that would officially put the agency in line with the 2018 farm bill. The legislation legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp and its extracts, allowing farmers across the country to grow hemp under state and tribal programs. However, the federal agency’s interim final rule on hemp has been met with resistance from activists who argue it contradicts the 2018 farm bill and will hamper the growth of the nascent hemp industry. Last week, a pair of Oregon senators sent a letter to the DEA demanding changes to its…

ThursdayOct 29, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Possible Voting Outcomes on November Marijuana Measures

In less than a week, Americans across the country will mail in their ballots or visit local voting stations to determine the direction the United States will head in the near future. Apart from focusing on the presidential race and senate runs, you should also pay attention to the cannabis legalization votes, which will be happen in five states. Polls may not be accurate, and reality tends to escape theory sometimes, but we’ve laid out a few predictions for the marijuana legalization votes in the five states. Arizona This will be the second time voters from the state will vote…

WednesdayOct 28, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Montana Supreme Court Throws Out Case Against Marijuana Legalization Measure

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Montana Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit against a marijuana legalization initiative appearing on the state’s November ballot. Sponsored by the New Montana approach, the initiative would establish a legal cannabis market for adults in the state. But as the elections drew closer, the initiative was challenged by Wrong for Montana, an organization arguing that, because the initiative involves appropriating funds, it violates state statute on citizen initiatives. “We have prepared this lawsuit, and we are in the process of filing it,” said Steve Zabawa of Wrong for Montana (WFM). He cited article III, section IV…

WednesdayOct 28, 2020 12:10 pm

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp.’s (CSE: PACR) Strategic Business Model Anchors Company in Growing Cannabis Market

Sales of legal adult-use cannabis in Canada grew by 5.2% from July to August, reaching monthly total of CA$244.9 million PACR committed to preserving excellence of elite strains while introducing highest-quality new strains Strategic approach has allowed company to be cash-flow positive within first year of trading With the recent news that Canadian cannabis sales in August reached nearly CA$245 million (https://cnw.fm/EC7Ow), Pac Roots Cannabis Corp.’s (CSE: PACR) mission to deliver the finest cannabis genetics to Canadians seems particularly well timed. A Canadian company, PACR is dedicated to producing premium-quality strains and products by leveraging a genetics-focused approach. According to “Marijuana Business…

WednesdayOct 28, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Research Finds No Link Between Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Teen Use

Since 2012, eleven states have legalized cannabis use for adults, with many voters across the country considering the same measures on 2020 ballots in numerous states. The first states to legalize the drug were Washington and Colorado; California followed suit. Most concerns about legalization center on whether making the drug legal would cause more young people to use it or whether accidents caused by impaired drivers would increase. Data collected since then shows little change in usage or impaired driving accidents. For example, a survey carried out in Colorado after legalization showed a slight decrease in the percentage of high…

TuesdayOct 27, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Why CBD Is Good for Skin During Cold Weather

Although winter has its charm, the cold weather can be a bit of a downer, especially coming after the warm, sunny days of summer and the crisp, refreshing days of autumn. On top of bringing down the mood and necessitating the wearing of several layers of clothing, the drop in temperature can cause skin issues. It’s not uncommon for people to develop a dry, itchy rash often referred to as winter rash; in addition, people also suffer acne breakouts and chapped lips. Did you know that CBD or cannabidiol can help soothe your skin during winter? Extracted from hemp, a…

TuesdayOct 27, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Marijuana Dispensary Workers Shoot Two Suspected Robbers

An attempted robbery that took place on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in a medical cannabis dispensary in Detroit went south for the suspects. Instead of becoming victims, the dispensary workers put up a fight. Two workers opened fire inside the facility on the three armed suspects who were trying to rob the store. As a result, two of the three suspects received nonlife-threatening injuries and were arrested; they are now recovering at a local hospital under police custody. The third suspect escaped. Detroit Police Department Capt. Ian Severy stated that the crime was brazen, taking place in the middle of the…

MondayOct 26, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — How to Smoke Cannabis Without Inconveniencing Your Neighbors

Cannabis has one of the most recognizable and possibly controversial odors in the world. It’s one of those smells you can identify as soon as you get a whiff. Sometimes described as “skunky,” cannabis smoke is thick, aromatic and tends to linger in the air and on fabrics. If you’re living in an apartment building or in close proximity to other folks, chances are they will get a whiff of your cannabis too. Plenty of people are now working from home, and it’s likely that trend will continue. Additionally, the tumultuous events of 2020 have led to more people smoking…

MondayOct 26, 2020 10:18 am

Medicinal Mushrooms Booming, Pure Extract Technologies Inc. First-Mover Strategy Catalyzing Growth

Research indicates that functional and medicinal mushrooms offer range of physical and mental benefits Pure Extracts’ milestone-based strategy catalyzing Company growth Strategy includes license procurement, production, marketing of in-house and white label products Mainstream science is now catching up with what traditional medicine has known for years — that functional and medicinal mushrooms can help treat disease, improve mental cognition and fire up digestion. Pure Extract Technologies Inc., a soon-to-be public, plant-based Canadian extraction company, is on track to position itself as an industry leader through a strategy based on three growth-focused milestones that include the application to Health Canada…