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TuesdayFeb 12, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Chronic Pain Tops Reasons for Medical Cannabis Use in America

A new study has found that most Americans use medical marijuana in order to ease chronic pain. The study was aimed at finding out the exact reasons why people in the U.S. use medical marijuana, and whether those stated reasons have any scientific basis. Kevin Boehnke, a researcher at Michigan University’s Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, led the team of researchers who started by analyzing a report that was written in 2017 on the use of medical marijuana. This report was written by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. That 2017 report found either conclusive or substantial…

MondayFeb 11, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Oregon Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Protect Cannabis Users Who Need Organ Transplants

A Portland lawmaker, Rep. Rob Nosse, has introduced House Bill 2687 geared at ensuring that medical cannabis users aren’t removed from the waiting list for organ transplants in the State. This Bill will prevent medical practitioners from recommending that medical cannabis users be removed from the waiting list for organ transplants managed by different organizations in the State, such as United Network for Organ Sharing. Approximately 850 people in Oregon are waiting to get a suitable match for an organ transplant, yet just 340 transplant surgeries were performed in the state last year. Many of those people on the waiting…

MondayFeb 11, 2019 12:56 pm

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Focusing on Farm Grown, High Quality Organic Medical Cannabis

The Green Organic Dutchman is a producer of first-rate organic cannabis The company recently provided a construction update on its Valleyfield and Hamilton operations TGOD and the Greek government have had discussions concerning the nature of proposed operational plans in the country Established in 2012, The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) focuses on the production of premium certified organic cannabis. The company’s organic process includes living soil, sustainable energy and laboratory certification and testing. Its organic processes are certified by Ecocert, one of the most astute organic certification organizations. The company’s operational emphasis is on medical…

MondayFeb 11, 2019 12:00 pm

Protecting Cannabis from Big Agriculture Today

[Note: This is a new, bi-weekly series about how cannabis activists can add value to today's cannabis industry – by Amanda Reiman, cannabis activist and VP of Community Relations with Flow Kana. You can read part one here and here.] The Evolution of Organic is a documentary that traces the history of the organic food movement to the original back-to-the-landers in northern California. These folks came to regions like Mendocino and Humboldt because of a belief about what a “healthy lifestyle” looked like. To these people, producing food naturally and without chemicals was a reflection of their respect for the land. These communities…

MondayFeb 11, 2019 11:21 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Creates Unique Opportunity in Global Cannabis Industry

Big corporations are investing in the cannabis industry Major tobacco company provides financing for LXRP LXRP boasts revenue streams within the nicotine industry and opportunity in other sectors Lexaria is a unique company doing business on its own terms The cannabis industry is experiencing impressive growth thanks to both legal and social changes worldwide, and big corporations are stepping up to invest. In a new Audio Press Release (“APR”), CannabisNewsAudio praised Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (http://cnw.fm/Ap2N5) for building a large funding deal on its own terms. The APR, ‘Outside Investment, New Technology Support Growing Cannabis Industry’, highlighted Lexaria’s ability…

MondayFeb 11, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Study Says Dabbing is the Most Efficient Way to Consume Cannabis

Have you ever wondered which delivery method offers the best results when you are consuming cannabis? A recent study has concluded that “dabbing” is superior to the other common ways of getting cannabis into your bloodstream. Forensic Science International conducted the study whose findings showed that “dabbing” delivered at least 75 percent of the THC in cannabis to your lungs. This is in contrast to smoking which destroys the same percentage (75 percent) of THC before it can reach your lungs. Dabbing refers to inhaling the vapor from a heated extract of cannabis. The extract is heated to boiling point…

FridayFeb 08, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cannabis Could Prevent Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Researchers Reveal

Many athletes, such as footballers, commit suicide or die as a result of the brain trauma caused while they engage in contact sports. Chronic traumatic endephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative neurological condition, is one such brain trauma disease that conventional medicine has found so hard to prevent or treat partly because the condition can only be diagnosed posthumously. Now a number of scientists and researchers are suggesting that cannabis may help to prevent or alleviate the symptoms of this disease whose victims are mainly athletes (particularly footballers). One study conducted in Israel found that the use of cannabis improved blood flow…

FridayFeb 08, 2019 10:53 am

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Commences Trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Effective February 4, Supreme Cannabis securities began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange Supreme is focusing on pursuing opportunities in the emerging global cannabis market and generating sustainable growth Supreme’s wholly owned subsidiary, 7ACRES, cultivates craft-quality cannabis on a commercial scale The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) has started trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”). Effective February 4, the company’s listed securities began trading under ticker symbols ‘FIRE’ and ‘FIRE.DB’ (http://cnw.fm/uicA0). This move is designed to support the company’s strategy of targeting premium brands, leverage its coast-to-coast distribution in Canada and aid in its expansion…

FridayFeb 08, 2019 10:24 am

MustGrow Biologics Corp. is “One to Watch”

Targeted global markets include $1.43 billion nematicide industry, $9.5 billion biopesticide industry Economic impact of crop damage caused by soil-borne nematodes estimated at $100 billion worldwide The EPA has banned most synthetic fumigant nematicides and is also restricting the use of non-fumigant nematicides Consumer demand for organic products has increased the need for sustainable, green solutions Currently finalizing development of AITC liquid concentrate for drip line delivery platform Testing underway for potential application as a natural pre-plant soil treatment in the cannabis industry Based on third-party studies, MustGrow’s technologies deliver superior pest and pathogen control compared to harmful synthetic chemicals that are being banned MustGrow Biologics Corp.…

FridayFeb 08, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Florida Judge Rules that Cap on Dispensaries is Unconstitutional

A Circuit Court Judge, Karen Gievers, has ruled that the state and the health department in Florida violated the constitution when they imposed a cap on the number of dispensaries that a licensed business could open within the state. Trulieve sued the state and asked court to strike down the cap on dispensaries that had been imposed limiting each business to a maximum of 30 outlets. Initially, the cap was at 25 but it was raised to 30. The plaintiff successfully argued that patients could get better access to medical marijuana treatment centers at an affordable cost if more dispensaries…