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WednesdayJun 05, 2019 12:38 pm

Why Cannabis Can Make You Anxious and How to Avoid That

There is one primary reason why a person may become anxious after consuming cannabis: tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the primary psychoactive in the herb. You can thank THC for the euphoric “high” that cannabis produces – as well as a slew of other medical properties. THC has both positive and negative impacts on anxiety. Several factors contribute to how a person might respond to THC, including genetics and how much cannabis you consume. But, what causes cannabis-induced anxiety? And why does it only happen sometimes and in some people? Here are three reasons why you might get anxious when you…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 11:41 am

Growing Demand in Hemp Sector Breeds Opportunity for Major Hydroponics Cultivation Supplier Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD)

The booming hydroponics crop market is projected to be worth over $27 billion by 2022 Sugarmade is one of the largest publicly traded hydroponics supply companies investing in the legal cultivation sector The global industrial hemp market is expected to reach $10.6 billion by 2025 Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD), a major supplier to the growing hydroponic cultivation sector, is diversifying its portfolio with supply commitments to the budding industrial hemp sector. A new agreement with Kentucky-based hemp cultivator Hempistry Inc. to deliver resources for its plant micropropagation work reveals a solid strategy as Sugarmade moves into the legal cultivation space, as…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 11:13 am

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Launches National Distribution Initiative for Startup and Established CBD Companies

SinglePoint is undertaking a B2B cultivation effort to help companies specializing in cannabidiol (CBD) products reach a larger national market In conjunction with a national distribution partner, SinglePoint is offering to growing CBD product companies the potential of entering mass-market stores such as CVS, Kroger and Dollar Tree The ‘Strategics’ program may be particularly helpful as shelf space in the booming CBD industry tightens Investment bank Cowen & Co. is predicting a CBD market revenue outlook of $16 billion by 2025, growing from $600 million-plus in 2018 Emerging technology cultivator SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) is launching a national distribution program that…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 10:24 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Expands Opportunities for 1906 Edibles

LXRP has expanded its cannabis product relationship with Nuka Enterprises’ 1906 brand DehydraTECH enables 1906 chocolates to deliver on both function and flavor The company is expecting a tenfold increase in sales with expansion to legal markets Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), the developer and out-licenser for the disruptive and cost-effective DehydraTECH, recently announced that it has expanded its cannabis product relationship with Nuka Enterprises LLC, maker of 1906 cannabis edibles for high-functioning adults (http://cnw.fm/JN0vh). Since its beginnings in 2016, 1906 chocolates have benefited from DehydraTECH technology. In three short years, Nuka has become Colorado’s fastest-growing edibles company, and…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 9:00 am

Products for Pets Gain Prominence in Hemp Market

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: As the hemp and CBD markets grow, a wide variety of CBD- and hemp-based products are becoming available, including products for pets. Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) (GYSR Profile) has recently announced an acquisition that provides the company with two brands of hemp and CBD products. Indiva Ltd. (TSX.V: NDVA) (OTCQX: NDVAF), which provides infused products for humans, is working on a new extraction facility to increase its production. Viridium Pacific Group (TSX.V: VIR) (OTCQB: VIRFF) is supporting the growth of the hemp and cannabis industries through investment, both in acquisitions and in partnership with smaller companies.…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – French Medical Marijuana Experiment Starting Soon After Enabling Law is Passed

On May 28 this year, the French Senate passed a bill paving the way for marijuana to start being used therapeutically in the country. The health ministry is yet to give its approval to this law, but once it does, an experiment lasting two years will be launched to analyze the effects of marijuana on pain relief. Patient groups put the estimate of people who would be eligible to access marijuana for pain at about 300,000-1,000,000 people. A committee is evaluating the measures which have been designed to implement the medical cannabis experiment. This committee will release their findings on…

TuesdayJun 04, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Patient Numbers Outpacing Canadian Doctor and Cannabis Supply

The skyrocketing number of patients on the Canadian medical cannabis program is outstripping the capacity of the health system and the product supply to handle that surge in patient numbers, according to doctors who participate in the program. One year ago, 250,000 patients were enrolled on the medical cannabis program. By the end of December 2018, the number had ballooned to 350,000. Current estimates put the number of patients in the program at more than 400,000. This surge is partially attributed to the legalization of recreational marijuana because this removed the stigma associated with cannabis. However, this change in cannabis…

TuesdayJun 04, 2019 12:01 pm

Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) is “One to Watch”

H1 2019 results reflect excellent operational execution: lowest cost of cultivation per gram among publicly reporting Canadian LPs, industry-leading adjusted gross margin and adjusted EBITDA (positive adjusted EBITDA for 3rd consecutive quarter in Q2 2019) On track to increase target production capacity to 113,000 kg/year by the end of 2019 Well-positioned for Canada’s new edibles and derivative legalization expected in October 2019 with expanding production capacity, R&D and various strategic partnerships Invested in biosynthesis to produce cannabinoids without growing the plant at a fraction of cultivation costs Focused on developing further international partnerships, prioritizing the CBD market Organigram Holdings Inc.…

TuesdayJun 04, 2019 10:22 am

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) Advances Add-on Strategy in Effort to Build Statewide Distribution and Branding Network

TransCanna recently executed an LOI to acquire premier indoor cultivator Lyfted Farms Lyfted Farms also offers an SAAS (software-as-a-service) platform for cannabis TransCanna released a video tour of its 196,000 sq. ft facility in Modesto, California With its proposed acquisition of Lyfted Farms Inc. of Modesto, California, TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) is showing that its search for synergies continues. The company, based in Vancouver, Canada, announced the execution of a non-binding letter of intent dated May 17, 2019, to acquire the business and assets of Lyfted (http://cnw.fm/Igd3S). The acquisition, when competed, will follow a raft of others as…

TuesdayJun 04, 2019 10:06 am

9 Essential Tips for First-Time Cannabis Consumers

An estimated 7,000 people try cannabis for the first time in the United States every day, according to one study. Consuming cannabis for the first time is a very big decision and one that people should not take lightly. It is true that cannabis is safer than other common substances including alcohol and many pharmaceutical drugs, however this doesn't mean that someone should jump into consuming the herb without some important considerations. Cannabis requires a bit of practice, and with a few tips, newcomers are more likely to have a positive experience. Having an undesirable experience with cannabis may not cause any…