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WednesdayApr 17, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Dutch Government Unveils Plan to Conduct Regulated Cannabis Market Experiment

The Netherlands has had a unique model in which marijuana is neither legal nor illegal yet it is sold in coffee shops. However, the cultivation of cannabis is illegal in the country, so the cannabis products consumed in the licensed coffee shops are obtained from illegal sources. The government wants to end this situation by conducting experiments in the regulated production of cannabis. To this end, ten cultivators have been selected and each one of them is expected to grow between six and ten different varieties of marijuana. The THC content of that marijuana will be prominently indicated on the…

TuesdayApr 16, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadian Army Veterans Switch to Cannabis Instead of Opioids

Veterans Affairs Canada has revealed that marijuana use among veterans in the country has skyrocketed so much that $65 million was spent on weed for veterans last year. This rise in medical cannabis use not surprisingly coincides with a decline in the use of prescription opioids by the veterans. Previously, injured veterans had to take a cocktail of medications for the different conditions they were suffering from. Major Mark Campbell (Rtd) is one such former soldier who lost both legs during a tour to Afghanistan. The retired major calls cannabis “magic” because it was the only remedy that could give…

TuesdayApr 16, 2019 1:11 pm

The Best Thing You Can Do for National Cannabis Awareness Month?

Did you know that April is National Cannabis Awareness Month? As cannabis has moved further into the mainstream, the stigma surrounding the plant and those who consume it has been eroding. That's not to say there's no longer any stigma at all, because there definitely still is, but it's becoming less so with each passing day thankfully. A prime example of how far cannabis has come in recent years is the adoption of National Cannabis Awareness Month. What Is National Cannabis Awareness Month? Certain months of the year are associated with various awareness causes now. For instance, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.…

TuesdayApr 16, 2019 11:54 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Readies Prelaunch Events for hempSMART Products in Birmingham and Liverpool

After successful launch of hempSMART in London, MCOA will follow up with additional launch events in Birmingham and Liverpool In London, hempSMART sold out its entire promotional inventory, and more than 1,000 people signed up with the company’s associate networking program MCOA and joint venture partner Global Hemp Group are in negotiations with cannabinoid extraction companies in Oregon Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) is widening its hempSMART subsidiary’s penetration into Europe by planning Q2 2019 prelaunch events in the Netherlands and Germany. MCOA is following up on the successful launch of hempSMART in London, where all promotional inventory…

TuesdayApr 16, 2019 11:10 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Offers Model of Industry Best Practices for Innovation, Brand Development and Product Quality

Cannabis Strategic Ventures supports entrepreneurial growth in the emerging legal cannabis and ancillary spaces The company boasts a portfolio of unique subsidiaries driving growth and opportunities for vertical integration The company is developing its NUGS Farm, and developing other hard asset projects is a priority for Cannabis Strategic Ventures Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) incubates, develops and partners with category leaders within the cannabis space. Through a selective portfolio of companies, NUGS works to support entrepreneurial growth within the fast-emerging legal cannabis sector. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the company offers outsourced personnel solutions that are custom-made for its diverse…

TuesdayApr 16, 2019 10:38 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) and Hempistry Ink Supply Contract amid Boom in Kentucky Hemp Industry

Hemp industry’s growth exhibiting boom trends in wake of the 2018 Farm Bill’s passage, altering regulatory oversight of the plant Sugarmade is focusing efforts on supporting the nascent hemp industry with hydroponic growth supplies The company has also signed a supply agreement with Kentucky-based private hemp cultivator Hempistry to support Hempistry’s micropropagation work Micropropagation helps growers ensure plant quality by cloning “mother” plants that exhibit preferred genetic traits Hydroponic agriculture supplier Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) is preparing to significantly expand its operations in the hemp cultivation industry following recent regulatory changes in the agriculture sector and a new agreement with…

TuesdayApr 16, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Washington State Passes Medical Cannabis in Schools and Marijuana Testing Bills

Two separate cannabis bills have been passed by the Washington state Senate. One has to do with the use of medical cannabis in schools and another regards testing cannabis products before they get on the market. The bill on medical cannabis in schools is intended to help students with chronic illnesses for which they are being treated using medical marijuana. The bill will allow those students to get their medical cannabis treatment while at school. More specifically, the treatment will be administered by a parent, and not a school official or a nurse. This provision was intended to eliminate any…

MondayApr 15, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New York City Council Wants to End Employee Drug Testing

As New York State gets closer to legalizing recreational marijuana, the city council of New York has voted in favor of a bill that will ban employers from subjecting prospective employees to pre-employment cannabis tests. If enacted into law, this bill will be a trailblazer because no other city or municipality in the U.S. has passed such a law explicitly stating that employers are no longer allowed to test job applicants for marijuana before considering them for employment. The bill contains a clause that it will only be enacted a minimum of one year after the bill has been passed.…

MondayApr 15, 2019 1:06 pm

4 Benefits of Using Cannabis to Replace Your Depression Medication

Antidepressant medications have become more popular than ever. According to the American Psychology Association, the number of Americans treated with antidepressants has increased by 64% from 1999 to 2014. While there may be a number of factors contributing to the increased use of this category of drugs, its use does have some big downsides. The use of antidepressants is controversial because of their harsh side-effects, withdrawal difficulty, and even their overall effectiveness. People are now searching for alternatives to antidepressants, and are finding them in surprising places. One antidepressant alternative is gaining more popularity: cannabis. As cannabis becomes legal in more…

MondayApr 15, 2019 12:14 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Advancing DehydraTECH Drug Delivery Platform, Innovative Products

Lexaria Bioscience is focusing on its pioneering DehydraTECH drug delivery technology The company boasts a portfolio of unique products Lexaria continues to conduct research regarding DehydraTECH technology for oral nicotine Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) focuses on technology for the improved delivery of bioactive compounds. Lexaria is the only global company with patents issued for the oral delivery of all cannabinoids. The company has developed and out-licenses its innovative and cost-effective DehydraTECH drug delivery platform. This technology changes the way that edible cannabinoids enter the body. DehydraTECH delivery technology offers a viable and…