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TuesdayJul 09, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Study Finds Most People Buy Marijuana to Get Some Sleep

Contrary to the common perception that most people buy marijuana in order to get stoned, a new study done by the University of Miami and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine has found that the majority of those who buy marijuana in Colorado use the substance as a sleep aid. These findings are significant because recreational marijuana has been legal in the state for about 5 years now. In the survey, 1,000 customers of two recreational marijuana stores in Colorado were asked a variety of questions about their motivation for using cannabis. 74 percent of the respondents revealed that they…

MondayJul 08, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – 6 Highlights of Michigan’s Newly Released Recreational Marijuana Rules

More than half a year after Michigan voters approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana, the authorities have released emergency rules which will shape the recreational industry in the state. Here are some of key takeaways from those rules. Local Authorities Have Until Nov. 1 to Opt Out of Hosting Cannabis Businesses State authorities will start accepting recreational marijuana business license applications on Nov. 1 this year. Until that date, local authorities (townships and cities) can make up their minds whether they will or will not allow marijuana businesses to operate within their jurisdictions. Currently, 600 communities have opted…

MondayJul 08, 2019 12:55 pm

Sharing Services Global Corporation (SHRG) Positioned for Direct-Selling Growth in Canada, International Markets; Pursuing Nasdaq Uplisting

SHRG is entering the Canadian direct-selling market as part of its international growth strategy SHRG notes that the female demographic of independent salespeople in Canada aligns with its own consultants The company is pursuing uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market as a ‘natural progression’ for the company and its shareholders Sharing Services Global Corporation (OTCQB: SHRG) is focusing on international expansion, initially by growing into the Canadian direct-selling market, which was estimated at $2.6 billion in 2017 by the Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA) and at $3 billion in 2019 by Ibis World (http://cnw.fm/Fu3dB). SHRG is also proceeding with its…

MondayJul 08, 2019 12:29 pm

This Is How Cannabis Can Help Traumatic Brain Injury

Did you know that traumatic brain injury (TBI) plays a role in 30% of all injury deaths? Already, biopharmaceutical companies are exploring the future of cannabis-based medicines for traumatic brain injury. Whether if it's an athletic event or a car accident, TBI occurs after a heavy assault to the head. Types of traumatic brain injury range from the standard concussion to more severe lacerations, and come with a variety of complex symptoms. Headaches, mood swings, seizures, loss of motor control, speech difficulties, and memory loss are all associated with traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, while modern medicine has drastically improved the…

MondayJul 08, 2019 10:12 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Leading the Way in Effective Cannabis Treatment

Lexaria developed and out-licenses DehydraTECH to create new (and improve existing) drug-delivery products The company is credited with leading the way forward in discovering new ways to effectively deliver CBD into the human body Lexaria is helping firms meet supply and demand requirements by creating products that offer lower dosing with higher absorption Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is known for its innovative delivery technology that promotes healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of lipophilic active molecules. The company developed drug-delivery platform DehydraTECH and out-licenses the platform to create new (and improve existing) orally ingested…

MondayJul 08, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 4 Ways to Spot the Best CBD Products

The exploding popularity of CBD as a health and wellness product in a largely unregulated market (so far) creates a need for each buyer to vigilant when deciding where to spend their hard-earned money on CBD products. Here are some tips that can help you to sort the great products from those that may not be so great. Buy from Licensed Dispensaries/Brands There’s a reason why McDonalds, Starbucks and other major brands attract thousands to their doors each day; buyers are sure that the products they purchase will be of the same quality that they have learned to expect. Similarly,…

FridayJul 05, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Alzheimer’s Patients Can Now Register for Medical Marijuana in Minnesota

Starting from July 1, patients suffering from Alzheimer’s can start enrolling for medical marijuana in Minnesota. Once these patients are registered, they will be permitted to buy medical marijuana from the two licensed manufacturers in the state. The Department of Health first announced in December last year that Alzheimer’s would be added to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana. While a review panel had recommended that seven conditions be added to the list, only Alzheimer’s was approved by Jan Malcom, the Health Commissioner. The others which had been proposed include traumatic brain injury and opioid use disorder. The…

FridayJul 05, 2019 11:39 am

Pineapple Express is the Perfect THC Flower for Daytime Relaxation

Searching for an uplifting yet calm cannabis flower? Often considered a sativa-dominant hybrid, the Pineapple Express strain is a relaxing flower with a unique citrus-pepper scent. Potentially useful for those hoping for high-THC relief from inflammation, this herb contains numerous anti-inflammatory and calming aroma molecules. A far cry from the top-secret strain from the Pineapple Express movie, here's the real scoop on the Pineapple Express cannabis strain: The History of Pineapple Express The Pineapple Express cannabis strain reached celebrity status in 2008 with the release of the action comedy of the same name. Starring Seth Rogan and James Franco, the…

FridayJul 05, 2019 10:27 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Set to Benefit from New California Hemp Regulations Paving the Way for Widespread Cultivation

Legislative changes pertaining to hemp company registration in California are expected to enable widespread cultivation in the state Green Hygienics Holdings has already acquired a cultivation license in San Diego County to make full use of the growing California market The U.S. hemp industry is forecast to grow rapidly in the years to come; sales are anticipated to more than double in 2020, creating new business opportunities and a number of new jobs across various niches California is making progress in terms of enabling widespread commercial and industrial hemp cultivation. New industrial hemp regulations in the state establish registration procedures…

FridayJul 05, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Colorado Governor Unveils Online Tool to Track Cannabis Achievements

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) launched an online tool on Monday that will enable members of the public to keep track of what the state government is doing to attain its goals, which include taking the marijuana industry to greater heights. The goals have been categorized into six groups. These are marijuana, education and workforce, criminal justice, tax reform and economic development, and energy and renewables. The online tool, called “the governor’s dashboard,” outlines targets or priorities for each of those six areas. For example, under the cannabis category, the governor undertakes to operationalize the home delivery of marijuana in…