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FridayApr 12, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cumbersome UK Medical Cannabis Program Forces Parents to Resort to Smuggling

Legally, patients who qualify can access medical cannabis across the UK ever since an enabling law paved the way for this treatment to be available from November 1, 2018. However, the reality is another thing altogether as patients are made to jump endless hoops in order to access medical marijuana through the National Health Service (NHS). The cumbersome bureaucratic system has compelled many desperate parents of kids who badly need medical marijuana to resort to smuggling the medicine from other countries. Emma Appleby is one of those parents, and her story is heart-wrenching. She says her daughter, aged nine, suffers…

FridayApr 12, 2019 11:37 am

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Aiming to Provide Non-Irradiated Cannabis Products to Growing User Base

A majority of Canadian cannabis users identified quality and safety as top factors in choosing where to purchase cannabis Canada’s Shoppers Drug Mart is now the exclusive direct-to-patient online provider of FlowrRx products Flowr grows premium cannabis with a goal of non-irradiation using production methods that are expected to generate high crop yields at low operating costs Medicinal cannabis patients in Canada are rightly concerned about how cannabis products prescribed by their physicians are produced. According to Canada’s national statistical agency, Statistics Canada, 76 percent of medical cannabis patients responding to the Q4 2018 ‘National Cannabis Survey’ identified quality and…

FridayApr 12, 2019 10:22 am

VPR Brands, LP (VPRB) Riding Rising Tide of Vaping Product Popularity with Lifestyle Brands

Vaping is growing in popularity in the United States and internationally, driving cannabis concentrate sales toward a forecast reach of $47.11 billion by 2025 VPR Brands has built on the successful acquisition of Vapor Corp. technologies and has recently been growing into the cannabidiol (CBD) derivatives space VPR Brands’ GoldLine Hemp products are also finding a niche in the convenience store market as a variety of CBD-free hemp edibles Vaporizers and e-cigarettes have been enjoying growing popularity in recent years, becoming the largest driver behind cannabis concentrate sales and maintaining a position as the second-largest marijuana product category in the…

FridayApr 12, 2019 9:58 am

This Week in Cannabis: Florida Patients Rightfully Upset Over Latest Medical Cannabis Measure

It was another big week for cannabis news. Some progress, lots of drama, and major developments to keep your eye on... Is a cap on THC coming to Florida's medical cannabis program? What happened: A committee in Florida's House of Representatives passed a measure that would cap cannabis flower's potency at 10%. The bill now moves to the House floor where it's unclear at this time what the chances are of it passing. Why it matters: The battle to allow sales of cannabis flower went on for a long time in Florida, with Florida's Governor lifting the ban on cannabis…

FridayApr 12, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – California’s Cannabis Home Delivery Policy Faces Legal Challenge

Recently, California passed a rule to allow the statewide delivery of cannabis. However, a legal battle between the state and 25 cities is brewing after the cities went to court to have that rule overturned. When California legalized marijuana, local governments were given the right to decide whether cannabis businesses and sales would be permitted in their jurisdictions and the conditions under which such operations could be permitted. Many local governments exercised their right and opted to ban recreational cannabis from their jurisdictions. The new rule allowing cannabis retailers to deliver cannabis to “any address” within the state has angered…

ThursdayApr 11, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New Mexico Makes Sweeping Changes to its Medical Cannabis Law

Ever since the Compassionate Use Act was signed into law in 2007, no major changes had been made to it until last week when Gov. Michele Grisham appended her signature to Senate Bill 406. This bill, now a law, makes numerous changes to the medical cannabis law of New Mexico. One major change that will take effect on June 14 has to do with medical cannabis in schools. Under the updated law, medical cannabis will be administered on school premises under specific circumstances. For this to happen, parents of kids on medical cannabis will present to the school a detailed…

ThursdayApr 11, 2019 11:01 am

Global Consortium Inc. (GCGX) Establishes New Nutraceuticals Line, Explores Taking One Division Public in Canada

GCGX is a diversified cannabis holding company with $100 million in projected revenue for 2019 The company’s nutraceuticals division is to be overseen by medical physicians and veterinarians focused on diverse specialties GCGX’s product line is developed with proprietary infused formulas to include lotions, balms, ointments, liquids, pills and powders Discussions are underway to take one of the company’s divisions public in Canada in order to raise capital and open up growth potential From its headquarters in Florida, Global Consortium Inc. (OTC: GCGX), a diversified cannabis holding company expanding its reach nationwide with several subsidiaries, is evaluating an opportunity to…

ThursdayApr 11, 2019 10:32 am

Should You Be Worried About Cannabis Use Causing Psychosis?

Claims that cannabis use causes psychosis and other mental health problems is not a new phenomenon. From the very beginning of the push to prohibit cannabis, opponents have tried very hard to portray cannabis use as being an extremely risky behavior. The results of a new study were released recently in which cannabis was associated with increased chances of psychosis. Should cannabis consumers be worried? What did the recent study say? Researchers conducted a case-control study across ten European and one Brazilian site which looked at whether there's an association between high-potency cannabis and increased psychosis rates. The researchers concluded: "Cannabis use…

ThursdayApr 11, 2019 9:00 am

Mainstream Acceptance, Strong Growth Adds to Growing CBD Market

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The CBD market is experiencing explosive growth as a result of growing mainstream acceptance and strong leadership. The North American CBD market, worth more than $9 billion in 2017, is projected to be worth $47 billion by 2027. Growth is possible partly through mainstream acceptance, with pressure on a variety of institutions to accept medical CBD. Leaders are emerging within the CBD and cannabis markets, as leading voices gain recognition for their work. Wildflower Brands Inc. (OTCQB: WLDFF) (CSE: SUN) (WLDFF Profile), which focuses on health and wellness products, is benefiting from this growth through the establishment…

ThursdayApr 11, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – California Bill Aims to Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Marijuana in Hospitals

Senate Bill 305, also called The Compassionate Access to Cannabis Act, has been tabled (this week) before a Senate Committee in California. The bill is intended to allow patients who are terminally ill to access medical marijuana while they are in hospital or other care facilities. The bill is also referred to as “Ryan’s Law.” Ryan Bartell lost his life to pancreatic cancer at 42 years of age last year. After he was diagnosed with the disease, Ryan received high doses of prescription opiates in the Washington-based facility where he was admitted. His family wanted to switch to cannabis, but…