April 2019 - Page 8 of 13 - CannabisNewsWire

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…

WednesdayApr 10, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Federally Grown Cannabis is Closer to Hemp than Commercially Available Cannabis, Study Finds

According to newly published research, the research-grade cannabis sourced from the only federally licensed cultivator (Mississippi University) is closer to hemp than the commercially available cannabis in the states where cannabis is legal. The findings of this research bring into question the outcomes of the marijuana studies which have been conducted using the cannabis from the Mississippi farm. Do the results really help researchers to understand the real-world effects of cannabis? Earlier research had demonstrated that the marijuana grown at the University of Mississippi using funds obtained from NIDA (National Institutes on Drug Abuse) had lower concentrations of THC and…

WednesdayApr 10, 2019 11:13 am

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Gains Competitive Edge in Hemp-Derived CBD Market by Shipping Legally to All 50 States

Since its offerings are derived from hemp and not marijuana, Earth Science Tech’s products are fully compliant with the 2018 Farm Bill Earth Science Tech offers medical, recreational and industrial hemp through its wholly owned subsidiaries Each batch of the company’s CBD oil meets the strictest quality standards, positioning its offerings among the highest-quality products on the market Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), an innovative biotechnology company operating in the fields of hemp cannabinoid, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and medical device research and development, is securing a commanding position in the burgeoning cannabis sector through its innovative approach and overall compliance…

WednesdayApr 10, 2019 9:40 am

Do Strains Really Matter in Medical Cannabis?

Given that there are about 7,000 cannabis strains out there, one has to ask themselves: How different can they all be? The cannabis industry would have you believe that each of these thousands of strains is unique, and that as a patient you really need to try them all in order to find the one perfect for you. However, as a clinician, I’ve found that as far as medicinal cannabis goes, the unique strain doesn’t really matter in terms of medical benefit. How can this be? To start off, we should talk about the difference between a patient’s preferences and…