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December 07, 2023 4:20pm
New research has found that the legalization of cannabis may be linked to a drop in the use of cigarettes and alcohol by young adults. For their study, the researchers surveyed 311 individuals aged 18 to 20 years of age who were living in Los Angeles prior to and after the state legalized the recreational … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Drop in Young Adults’ Use of Tobacco, Alcohol Post-Cannabis Legalization”
December 07, 2023 4:20am
During a recent panel discussion at MJBizCon, industry insiders expressed hope for a positive shift in the status of marijuana under the Biden administration. The anticipation is that marijuana could be rescheduled, potentially reducing the burdensome taxes imposed on marijuana businesses by Section 280E of the federal tax code. However, amid this optimism, the panel … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Industry Stakeholders Upbeat Regarding Prospects of Ending Section 280E Pains”
December 06, 2023 4:20pm
In Minnesota, individuals aged 21 years and older are permitted to legally possess and use marijuana. However, despite being legal at the state level, marijuana remains prohibited under federal law. This legal nuance is particularly pertinent for immigrants who haven’t obtain U.S. citizenship, according to Julia Decker, the policy director at the Immigrant Law Center … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Immigrants Still Face Legal Consequences for Marijuana Use Despite State-Level Legalization”
December 06, 2023 4:20am
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder are on the hunt for a reliable cannabis breathalyzer. Dozens of states now allow access to medical or recreational cannabis, but law enforcement institutions in the United States have largely been against cannabis reform efforts. On top of complicating law-enforcement efforts, these institutions say legalization will increase driving … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Colorado Researchers Search for Reliable Cannabis Breathalyzer”
December 05, 2023 4:20pm
U.S. public transit organizations are urging the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to implement a system for utilizing saliva tests in drug screenings, specifically for cannabis and other substances. Advocates argue that this method is less invasive compared to traditional urine tests and provides a more accurate reflection of recent drug consumption, preventing individuals … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Public Transit Groups Urge DHHS to Certify Firms Conducting Saliva Tests for Cannabis”
December 05, 2023 4:20am
Legislators in Germany have decided to revise a bill to legalize cannabis in the country, a week before they cast their final vote on it in parliament. The bill to legalize marijuana is being championed by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, who first discussed details concerning the revised legalization measure in April 2022. In May of … Continue reading “420 with CNW — German Lawmakers to Vote on Revised Cannabis Legalization Measure Next Week”
December 04, 2023 4:20pm
Missouri’s cannabis industry has surpassed $1 billion in sales of medical and recreational marijuana products for the year 2023, as disclosed by the state’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHHS). In October alone, retailers transacted approximately $95.5 million in recreational cannabis products and an additional $17.6 million in medical cannabis. Although these figures reflect … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Missouri Companies Sell Cannabis Products Worth $1B in 2023”
December 04, 2023 4:20am
New research has found that overdose prevention centers in New York City have not led to an increase in crime. This is despite concerns that the establishment of harm-reduction centers would cause crime to skyrocket. The new findings add to previous research that demonstrated the centers’ potential in decreasing overdose deaths. Overdose-prevention centers allow individuals … Continue reading “420 with CNW — AMA Study Contradicts Claims That Drug Overdose Prevention Centers Fuel Crime”
December 01, 2023 4:20pm
A recent study supported by federal funding has uncovered insights into the sleep patterns of individuals dealing with anxiety, revealing that the use of marijuana appears to be linked to improved sleep quality. The research, published in the “Drug and Alcohol Review” journal and conducted collaboratively by teams from the University of Haifa, Colorado State … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Cannabis Gives Anxiety Sufferers Better Sleep Compared to Alcohol”
December 01, 2023 4:20am
Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed into law a measure that eases the process through which financial institutions can work with legal marijuana businesses. The bill was sponsored by Assembly member Crystal Peoples-Stokes and Senator Jeremy Cooney. It permits the Office of Cannabis Management to offer information about legal cannabis business applicants … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Amid Congressional Inaction, NY Governor Enacts Measure Easing Cannabis Banking”
November 30, 2023 4:20pm
The marijuana industry in the state of Maryland is on course to becoming a billion-dollar business after the recreational use of the drug was legalized a few months ago. Many are taking advantage of this new market, with some offering private dinner parties that feature foods infused with marijuana. One entrepreneur, Chef Jazmine Moore, has … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana-Infused Dinners on the Rise in Maryland”
November 30, 2023 4:20am
An examination of the genetic makeup of more than a million individuals, spearheaded by researchers at Yale, has provided valuable insights into the biological foundations of marijuana use disorder and how it relates to mental health issues, substance misuse (including tobacco) and potentially even a higher risk of lung cancer. The study examined the genomes … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Genomic Study Gives Insights into Why Individuals Suffer from CUD”
November 29, 2023 4:20pm
A recent study, featured in the “Journal of Neuroscience Research,” has shed light on the enhanced emotional understanding observed in regular cannabis users. The study, conducted by a team of neurobiologists at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, underscores the potential positive impact of cannabis on interpersonal relationships and its plausible therapeutic applications. The research … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Marijuana Users Possess Greater Understanding, Empathy”
November 29, 2023 4:20am
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a measure that provides tax relief to cannabis businesses in the state of New York. The measure, which was approved by the Senate and Assembly a few months ago, fills a policy gap left by a separate measure the governor signed in 2022, which included provisions that permitted … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Granting New York Cannabis Businesses Code 280E Tax Relief”
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