As the global marijuana industry continues growing, major businesses are partnering with companies in the industry, conducting research and exploring marijuana in an attempt to develop new product lines for the medical and recreational segments of the industry. In addition, regulatory changes are being made through supportive federal legislative action in the marijuana space allowing … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Extracts: The New Focus of the Marijuana Industry”

In a bid to reduce the rates of impaired driving as cannabis becomes more accessible, several states have set THC thresholds that bar individuals who have more than a certain amount of THC in their system from driving. The thinking is that, as with alcohol, higher levels of THC in the blood are directly responsible … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Federally Funded Research Concludes Testing THC Level to Detect Driver Impairment Is Unreliable”

Before the state of Michigan legalized marijuana, various areas in the Southwest were filled with empty storefronts and warehouses. However, the plant’s legalization brought with it marijuana-industry investors into the state who were looking for locations to process and grow plants, as well as establish dispensaries. City leaders in southwest Michigan state that the marijuana … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Cannabis Boom Revives Storefronts, Factories; Brings Jobs to Michigan”

Long before America had a growing state-legal cannabis sector, regular users claimed the controversial drug was a great pain relief option. With more than 30 states now allowing the use of medical marijuana, thousands of patients have been able to get a taste of cannabis’ alleged pain-relief abilities. However, due to marijuana’s controlled status at … Continue reading “420 with CNW — UC San Diego Research Explores Cannabis Use Against Migraines”

Recent research conducted by CSO and president of EVIO Labs Inc. (OTC: EVIO) Anthony Smith and M.J. Murdock Metabolomics Lab director Bernd Markus Lange, together with their colleagues, may be useful to marijuana consumers, producers and breeders. The researchers examined various data sets to differentiate marijuana strains. Each strain of marijuana contains different concentrations of … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Genetic Testing May Help Transform the Marijuana Sector”

The past decade has seen medical cannabis become exceedingly popular as more than 30 states have passed legislation allowing qualifying patients to use marijuana for medical purposes. Consequently, there has been increased, although still limited, research into marijuana’s medical potential, and one theory has almost become a fact in many people’s minds. THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Medical Cannabis Containing THC Can Work Better Than Cannabidiol”

A report released by Headset in March stated that advancements in marijuana infusion technology and the introduction of new brands into the market would boost cannabis beverage sales. The marijuana analytics firm noted that since the start of last year, cannabis beverage purchases had grown rapidly in Canada, making up roughly 4% of overall purchases. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Demand for Cannabis Beverages Seems Poised to Explode”

Cannabis reform advocates in Nevada may soon be treated with good news after the state legislature sent a bill that would legalize cannabis consumption lounges to the governor’s desk. Sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Steve Yeager, the legislation would create two new cannabis licensing categories, one for retail cannabis consumption lounges and the other for … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Nevada Legislature Sends Cannabis Consumption Lounge Bill to Governor”