September 2024 - Page 4 of 4 - CannabisNewsWire

MondaySep 09, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Trump Notes Support for Cannabis Ballot Measure in Florida, Wants Public Smoking Banned

Donald Trump recently stated that he was confident Florida voters would pass the cannabis legalization initiative during the November ballot. He emphasized that since marijuana is already legal in many other states, it is unfair for someone to be prosecuted as a criminal in Florida. In addition, Trump attacked the status quo regulations, saying they endanger public health, destroy lives and expose individuals to fentanyl-contaminated marijuana. If voters approve the measure, he encouraged lawmakers to take action by passing legislation outlawing marijuana use in public places. Former Florida GOP chair, Senator Joe Gruters, praised Trump’s support for legalization. He said,…

MondaySep 09, 2024 10:00 am

Harris Campaign Pokes at Trump’s ‘Flip-Flopping’ on Marijuana Policy

Recently, VP Kamala Harris’ campaign penned a memo criticizing former president Donald Trump for boldly flip-flopping on various issues, including cannabis reform. In the memo, the campaign accused Trump of making things up just months before the election. This comes after Trump indicated in a social media post that he supported a ballot initiative that would legalize the recreational use of cannabis in the state of Florida, where he resides. In his statement, the former president requested that the state legislature ban the use of cannabis in public spaces, then he added that individuals need not be termed as criminals…

FridaySep 06, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Home Depot Internal Memo Indicates Company Will Stop Employee Marijuana Tests

One of the largest employers in the United States, Home Depot, is rewriting its rules regarding employee drug testing. A recent document states that the corporation is discontinuing pre-employment substance testing for the majority of its personnel and will no longer include marijuana in its substance-screening panels. The revised policies will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2024, as stated in a message from human resources distributed this week. According to the memo, cannabis will no longer be tested on drug panels in the U.S., which includes tests carried out following workplace mishaps or in circumstances where there is a…

FridaySep 06, 2024 10:00 am

Data Shows More Consumers Opting for Sustainably Manufactured Cannabis Products

Brightfield Group, a marijuana data company based in Chicago, has determined that demand for sustainable cannabis products is increasing. The company observed a rise in ecofriendly shopping preferences among consumers of cannabis, with more than 57% of respondents favoring these products last year. This is in comparison to the 55.9% recorded in 2022. The study determined that the consumers were attracted to all ecofriendly packaging options, including biodegradable materials, plant-based materials, compostable choices and plastic-free initiatives. In addition, 49% of the consumers preferred recyclable packaging while 46% were more partial to reusable packaging. Another 32% favored plastic-free packaging. Brightfield’s findings…

ThursdaySep 05, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Mothers in Brazil Take Lead in Advocating for Medical Cannabis for Sick Children

Brazil’s most populated state, Sao Paulo, home to more than 44 million residents, made history by being the first to pass legislation granting free access to CBD. The legislative victory was largely driven by Brazilian mothers who spent a decade campaigning tirelessly to access CBD for their ill children. Combining CBD with other medications has shown promise for lowering seizures in individuals with severe epilepsy. One of the mothers who led the campaign was Maria Aparecida Carvalho. At the age of 10, her daughter, Clárian, was diagnosed with severe epilepsy, which can lead to life-threatening complications, including the sudden cessation…

ThursdaySep 05, 2024 10:30 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Yields “Extremely Interesting” Results for DehydraTECH(TM) Liraglutide in Ongoing Diabetes Animal Study

Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, has just announced its 4-week and 8-week blood glucose results from its WEIGHT-A24-1 animal study Two formulations from the study posted outstanding performance, with each utilizing the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology DehydraTECH-liraglutide (Group H) and two DehydraTECH-CBD formulations (Groups A & B) posted blood sugar level reductions of 2.50%, 1.90%, and 1.53%, respectively These results build on the positive results from Lexaria’s 2023 DIAB-A22-1 animal study, which showed a 16.7% blood sugar concentration increase relative to baseline by day 56 for the obese control group that got no treatment Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ:…

WednesdaySep 04, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Could Marijuana Reclassification Be Answer to Maintaining Medicare?

The U.S. Justice Department took significant steps toward changing the legal status of cannabis in May by beginning the process to move the substance from schedule 1 to schedule 3, a less-restrictive category under federal drug laws. This shift is noteworthy because it reflects the recommendations of medical experts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), who have recognized that cannabis now has an accepted medical use. Equally crucial is that reclassifying marijuana could boost much-needed research into its medical potential. However, simply changing the plant’s classification won’t be enough to make a substantial impact. True progress…

WednesdaySep 04, 2024 10:00 am

Study Suggests Marijuana Ingredient Prevents Brain Aging

New research has found that administering THC may be effective in preventing brain aging in the long-term. THC is one of the two primary components found in marijuana; the other is CBD. Researchers determined that administering low doses of delta-9 THC over a long period of time had an anti-aging effect on the brain as it restored synapse densities and cognitive abilities. For their study, the researchers used young and old male mice, aged between 4 to 18 months old. The mice received either a placebo or THC for about a month, with researchers measuring their brain function and protein…

TuesdaySep 03, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — NIH Study Finds Concurrent Use of Tobacco, Marijuana Is Rising

The proportion of Americans who use both tobacco and marijuana has been gradually increasing, particularly among older persons, according to a recent study. After analyzing national data spanning 20 years, Duke University School of Medicine researchers caution that combining both drugs can increase the risk to one’s health when compared to using either drug alone. A reported 6.38% of American adults in 2021 reported using tobacco and marijuana together within the previous month. While this proportion might not seem like much, it is a considerable rise over prior years. The researchers credit this increase to the growing legalization of marijuana…