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CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) New Brand Partners with Greenyard to Expand into Europe

Flora Growth’s (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, has announced that its recently acquired JustCBD brand is planning to open four brick-and-mortar locations in 2022 in the Czech Republic and Germany, with an additional 50 store openings planned in 2023. The company is partnering with German-based Greenyard to manage the new retail locations, which are under construction with planned openings in Q2 2022. Flora Growth anticipates additional growth throughout Europe moving forward. According to the announcement, the new stores will offer JustCBD’s complete product line, including gummies, tinctures, vape cartridges, creams, pet wellness, and more. FLGC also plans to distribute JustCBD products throughout Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Ukraine, Georgia and Estonia through different distribution methods other than the new retail locations. “As a leading wellness brand in the United States, we believe the quality of JustCBD’s sought-after products will result in strong demand in the European market,” said JustCBD founder Hussein Rakine in the press release. “This inaugural European expansion is expected to be the first of many initiatives in a broader international growth strategy. We couldn’t be more excited about launching this partnership with Greenyard and are honored to bring our quality wellness products to the European market.”

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About Flora Growth Corp.

Flora is building a connected, design-led collective of plant-based wellness and lifestyle brands that delivers the most compelling customer experiences in the world, one community at a time. As the operator of one of the largest outdoor cannabis cultivation facilities, Flora leverages natural, cost-effective cultivation practices to supply cannabis derivatives to its diverse business divisions of cosmetics, hemp textiles, and food and beverage. For more information about the company, please visit www.FloraGrowth.ca.

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420 with CNW — VA Suicide Prevention Program Will Not Include Cannabis Treatment

Medical cannabis use among veterans has been a hot topic since states first started legalizing marijuana for medical use. While drug-reform proponents believe the plant has the potential to help veterans deal with chronic pain and mood disorders such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, others say it is federally prohibited for good reasons, with one being that it is a gateway drug with no medical application. This is despite research debunking this reason on numerous occasions.

The latter opinion seems to be shared by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the government body in charge of administrating benefit programs for military veterans and their families. The agency, which prohibits veterans from using medical marijuana at all VA centers, has released a statement noting that it will not support medical marijuana treatments for veterans as part of a new suicide-prevention grants program, which will offer eligible veterans suicide-prevention services.

Due to the nature of war and what continued exposure to high levels of stress does to the human psyche, army veterans have a much higher suicide rate compared to the rest of the population. Additionally, a study conducted in 2017 also found that veterans with substance-abuse disorders had a heightened risk of suicide compared to veterans without a substance-use disorder.

Plenty of veterans and the service organizations that represent them state that cannabis possesses various benefits. Many have admitted that marijuana has the potential to alleviate various medical conditions that are common within the veteran community, including mood disorders. Despite these testimonies and existing research, the VA still prohibits the use of medical cannabis among former military members. Since it is a federal agency, it is legally required to use treatment practices and approaches that are consistent with federal law.

The VA noted that since cannabis was still classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, which means that it has no recognized medical applications, it could not legally provide support for treatments that involve the use of marijuana.

This classification has been a constant thorn in the side of drug-reform advocates and veteran-service organizations. Federal prohibition has significantly held back cannabis research and has, as a result, made it even harder for researchers to learn more about the potential benefits and side effects of this herb.

Still, veteran service organizations continue to advocate for more research into cannabis on the grounds that military veterans stand to benefit from these alternative treatments manufactured from the cannabis plant by state-legal entities such as Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF).

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420 with CNW — Federal Report Lists Frequency of Cannabis Drug Tests Across Different Sectors

Last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released a labor report that documented drug-testing rates across various industries. Data from the federal report revealed that for the first time in 25 years, workers were asked about the frequency of workplace drug tests. It revealed that drug testing had dropped and some workplaces had either removed or delayed testing their workers for drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the past 25 years, medical marijuana has been legalized in almost three-quarters of all U.S. states while the adult use of marijuana is allowed in one-third of the states. Eighty percent of the states where marijuana is legal recorded the lowest establishment drug testing.

The report points out that fewer drug tests have been administered in states where marijuana is legal. Workers in transportation, warehousing and other safety-sensitive industries experience more frequent tests. According to the survey, more than one-half of the establishments in those industries carried out drug tests in contrast to workers in industries such as the arts, recreation, finance, education and hospitality, which have fewer tests.

In a 1996 survey, 30% of the workers were tested for drugs and 14% for alcohol. The numbers appear to have decreased in the latest survey with 16% of the workers saying that they were tested for either drugs and/or alcohol.

The new survey was done online and sent to more than 300,000 business establishments. It included questions that asked about alcohol testing and whether workplaces were testing applicants and workers during the pandemic. According to Michael Dalton, a BLS research economist, the questions were included after media reports highlighted that companies had suspended their drug-testing mandates. The report found that only 2% of workplaces had suspended testing while 7.9% suspended testing but still tested current employees and applicants.

Across industries, the utilities sector experienced the highest reduction of establishment drug screening during the pandemic. However, the industry has not completely scrapped testing. Across company sizes, smaller companies carried out fewer screenings. An estimated 12.9% of companies with fewer than 20 workers carried out regular tests. Meanwhile, the number grows with companies with 100 to 500 employees (56.7%) and those with more than 500 employees (69.9%).

It remains unclear whether the decrease in drug screenings will persist in the future. Dalton stated that work changes resulting from COVID might disappear or have a complete turnaround. For example, 20% of establishments are looking to increase remote work in the future. As more employees start working remotely and drug testing reduces, chances are high that more people will feel freer to consume marijuana products from state-legal sources such as American Cannabis Partners.

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420 with CNW — Canada May Soon Change Its Cannabis Beverage Regulations

The “Canada Gazette” recently shared a proposal that may allow more cannabis beverages to be bought in one transaction as well as modify how the marijuana content in drinks was calculated. This is something cannabis retailers, consumers and companies have been championing.

The proposal will make a gram of dried marijuana equal to 570 g of a cannabis drink. This is a significant increase from the 70 grams of a cannabis drink authorities currently equate to a gram of dried marijuana. The quantity of marijuana beverages that those of age can possess will also increase to about 17 liters, from the current 2.1 liters.

Chief executive and president of the Cannabis Council of Canada George Smitherman stated that the council was elated to see that the government had reviewed the situation and come up with the proposal. The council started advocating for this change after discovering that the law allowed consumers to buy 17 marijuana vape cartridges, which equates to about 5,900 mg of THC. THC is the psychoactive component found in marijuana that induces a high.

Shoppers can also purchase 100 cannabis oil spray bottles, which add up to 50,000 mg of THC in one transaction. However, consumers want to purchase cannabis drinks are limited as single-pot beverages sold in the country are supposed to contain nothing over 10 mg of THC.

Consumers want to be able to buy more products with higher THC content, so it doesn’t help that this limitation has made it even harder for cannabis companies to find new customers. Cannabis companies are also limited in how they can advertise their products, because of regulations that are focused on making substances such as cannabis less appealing to any individual aged 18 and below.

Mercari Agency CEO Lisa Campbell stated that marijuana beverage sales weren’t doing well, partly because shoppers wanted to be able to purchase products with higher levels of  THC. Campbell explained that 10 mg was considered a small dose in other areas, noting that this was what prompted some individuals to turn to the illicit market to meet their needs. When asked about the government’s new proposal, she added that it showed no progress as cannabis drinks were still capped at 10 mg of THC, highlighting that raising the THC limit was what was needed to prevent consumers from turning to the illicit market.

As the country makes progressive changes to its marijuana laws, companies that have roots in Canada and an international outlook such as Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) could give that market a lot more attention, benefitting the economy.

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420 with CNW — Research Reveals That Marijuana Can Lower BMI, Reduce Inflammation

According to a new study, including cannabis in your diet and lifestyle can go a long way in reducing weight and fighting inflammation.

Doctors recommend maintaining a healthy weight in order to prevent the disorders associated with obesity. This includes diabetes, cancer, stroke and heart diseases. Systemic inflammation, on the other hand, can lead to fatal ailments including autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. It is relatively unclear how obesity triggers body inflammations. Scientists have said, however, that more weight means that the body has more inflammation while weight reduction leads to less inflammation.

The new study revealed the role of body mass index (BMI) in the anti-inflammatory effects of marijuana. Researchers studied the experience of 712 young people by examining the pathways that connect inflammation to cannabis consumption. The respondents were examined during six biannual visits with BMI and plasma samples acquired during the final visit. The findings suggest that BMI may be biased in demonstrating cannabis effects. The presence of inflammation biomarkers would typically be reduced with cannabis use. According to the research authors, these findings may be helpful in setting up intervention targets.

Other studies have also pointed out that the reason cannabis users might have less risk of inflammation is because they have a lower BMI. Michigan State University (MSU) conducted a study to see if regular cannabis users were inclined to gain weight. The study was conducted between 2000 and 2005 and relied on information from 33,000 U.S. participants above 18 years of age. According to the study, 77% of the subjects had never consumed cannabis, 18% had given up, 3% had begun and 2% were regular users.

The research was more observational than behavioral, and over a three-year period, the study noted that all respondents had gained weight again. Despite cannabis being an appetite stimulant, regular users had less of a weight increase. New users also recorded a lower BMI as well. Meanwhile, only 15% regular users were considered obese in comparison to 20% of nonusers.

According to Alshaarawy, the lead author, the study’s observational approach misses out on examining the behavioral aspects. For example, a cannabis user might be conscious about food intake and as a result have a lower BMI. The research concludes that future studies should integrate that aspect in their future observations.

The use of cannabis in a healthy lifestyle to reduce weight is an efficient way to reduce inflammation. Moreover, this can be achieved by also staying away from refined sugars, fried foods, carbohydrates and soda. In case an individual wants to incorporate marijuana into their diet plan, they need to seek recommendations from a cannabis-friendly medical practitioner.

The full therapeutic potential of cannabis and its products manufactured by marijuana companies such as Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) could take years to be fully documented, which is why there is a need for federal policy reforms so that research into this versatile substance can accelerate.

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420 with CNW — Factors Cannabis Retailers Should Consider When Choosing a Point-of-Sale System

A point-of-sale system enables business owners to keep track of their sales while also accepting payments from their consumers. Buying a system for a cannabis store seems like an easy feat, but it is not. There are a number of factors that cannabis retailers need to take into account when choosing a point-of-sale (POS) system for their store.

POS experts, consultants and marijuana retail designers all recommend that cannabis retailers choose systems with features that support their brand and operations, as well as their business model.

Given that a POS system helps retailers run their businesses, it is important that one considers what tools they need to run their business. For instance, if a retailer plans to run a business via e-commerce, then it is important that they use a POS system that can be integrated smoothly with e-commerce. If a retailer is data-focused, then they will need a system that can offer the data needed to make key decisions.

Christine Foss, director of product at POSaBIT, states that store operations for a business are one of the most important factors to consider when buying a point-of-sale system. POSaBIT is a point-of-sale and payment firm based in the state of Washington.

Foss explained that considering compliance was also important, noting that one’s POS provider needed to stay on top of changing regulations, be it tax laws or purchase limits, because this would help retailers avoid any issues. A system that is aligned with all marijuana regulations and rules also helps business owners avoid possible legal issues associated with dispensary ATMs.

She also added that a program’s ability to control what budtenders can’t and can do at the point of purchase and offer visibility to owners based on every sale was another factor to consider. Mobile systems are also useful for cannabis business owners that make curbside orders, online orders and deliveries. A system that allows a retailer to pull up past transactions by a customer’s name or product type should also be considered, because it supports more engagement with the customer.

Another important factor to keep in mind when choosing the right point-of-sale system for a cannabis business is customer service. When buying a POS system, a business owner should choose a vendor that is reliable and responsive in the event of any issues, and that provides A1 customer service. Unresponsiveness from a vendor may result in consequences that negatively impact a business.

Established marijuana companies such as American Cannabis Partners know that it always pays to be on the lookout for the best POS vendor because the sector is evolving rapidly and what was sufficient a year ago may not cut it three years from now.

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420 with CNW — College Cannabis Courses Help Industry Train Employees

There is a growing demand for trained professionals in the cannabis economy as more states set up marijuana markets for medical and adult use. Universities, colleges and educational institutes are coming forward with programs that will facilitate this growing industry. These programs aim to connect their graduates with prospective employers.

The U.S. cannabis industry is expected to support more than 500,000 full-time jobs this year. The figure is predicted to rise to 1.5 million jobs in the next three years.

Lake Superior State University is one of the institutions that offer training through a degree in the cannabis industry or an associate degree in cannabis science. The Michigan-based institution has an enrollment of almost one hundred students, most of whom are in their late twenties or early thirties.

Most of the students have dropped from their respective careers to become professionals in the cannabis industry. According to Steven Johnson, dean of the College of Science and the Environment, some of the students include registered nurses. Johnson states that compliance jobs in the industry can be high paying. An individual with a degree can earn more than a faculty member who has a PhD.

Tuition at the institution costs $4,308 per semester with the university stating that its graduates secure employment one year after their course completion.

Stockton University has one of the highest enrollments. More than 100 students are pursuing a minor in cannabis studies at the New Jersey institution. The degree will allow these students to major in hospitality, health sciences, business, finance, criminal justice, social work, communications and even environmental science.

The university has partnerships with key players from multiple industries. According to Diane D’Amico, the director of new and media relations, a minor from Stockton will allow students from any majors to apply into their field sof interest. Tuition per semester starts at $6,245 for U.S. residents and $10,036 for non-U.S. residents.

Oaksterdam University in Oakland, California, was founded in 2007 as the first U.S. cannabis college. The school offers certificate programs that cover every aspect of the industry, from growing and processing to business and public policy. The school has a strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equity. According to Dale Sky Jones, the institution’s executive chancellor, the school has fought for regulations that will allow formerly imprisoned and convicted individuals to participate in the industry.

The institution has more than 100,000 alumni worldwide. In addition to offering training programs, students and alumni have access to jobs boards, mentorships, company tours and other networking opportunities.

Examples of other institutions offering training include Colorado State University Pueblo, University of Nevada, Northern Michigan University, University of Rhode Island and State University of New York (SUNY).

As more of these courses are offered in different universities and colleges around the country, it will get easier for licensed companies such as Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) to find the high-caliber workers that they need to propel their companies forward.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – American Cannabis Partners’ Rare Approach Sets It Apart in Competitive Industry

American Cannabis Partners (“ACP”), a sustainable Jamaican experience canna-business innovator contending for first place in the U.S. cannabis industry, relies on proven strategies such as mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its position in a competitive market. For ACP, due diligence is a top priority before acquiring any assets. Its website notes that its sights are set on listings in cannabis-friendly states, cannabis population demand, agricultural zoning, available licenses, and market value. ACP purchases land and equipment in full to keep it debt-free and liquid. After completing acquisitions, the company undertakes cost-effective measures to update and appraise properties to increase market value. A recent article reads: “ACP CEO Stephen Jordan echoed this philosophy when he noted that the company focuses on ‘“assets, assets, assets — and then build(s) the operation out” — a rare approach in the cannabis industry where most companies create a product first, and if something happens where they are unable to make that product, they go under.’… This focus on maintaining the ability to liquidate, move and survive is a fundamental strategy that allows American Cannabis Partners to protect its shareholders.”

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About American Cannabis Partners

American Cannabis Partners is a fully licensed, large scale and 100% organic cannabis cultivation company nationally headquartered in Trinity County of the Emerald Triangle. Guided by business professionals and cultivators, the company focuses on four industry segments: real estate, cultivation, medical research, and nonprofit groups. For both medical and recreational, American Cannabis Partners supplies multiple forms of raw product at wholesale prices for manufacturing, distribution and retail licenses. Its commodity pricing model enables stable profit margins for customers, aiding the company’s expansion into multiple states. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ACPFarms.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc.’s (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Acquisition Strategy Spearheading Expansion, Premium Inventory Production

Red White & Bloom Brands (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF), a premium cannabis brand multistate operator, has been building assets steadily in Michigan, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Arizona, while working to establish the quality and consistency that wellness consumers seek. The company announced full licensing for manufacturing both medical and adult-use cannabis products in Michigan in January, along with the closing of a lease assignment for a 15,000-square-foot manufacturing, processing and distribution facility in the city of Warren. A recent article reads: “The manufacturing facility is a key part of RWB’s acquisition strategy for 18 Michigan dispensaries, four cultivation facilities and other important real estate. The company is also using its acquisition of a 45,000-square-foot Florida cultivation facility to spearhead premium inventory production for several existing and new dispensaries under the company’s banner. ‘The Apopka facility will deliver the cultivation needed to meet our significant retail expansion goals throughout the state,’ [RWB CEO and Chairman Brad] Rogers stated last fall…. Red White & Bloom’s seed-to-sale integration for the medical and adult-use sectors was further enhanced when it closed its acquisition of PharmaCo Inc., granting the company over 20 assets in the state for potential new cultivation and dispensary locations.”

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The company is positioning itself to be one of the top three multistate cannabis operators active in the U.S. legal cannabis and hemp sector. RWB is predominantly focusing its investments on the major U.S. markets, including Michigan, Illinois, Massachusetts, Arizona and California with respect to cannabis, and the U.S. and internationally for hemp-based CBD products. For more information about the company, visit www.RedWhiteBloom.com.

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420 with CNW — US DOT Proposes New Cannabis Testing Policies to Increase Accuracy

Through a notice published last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) is suggesting a new testing policy that could have an impact on cannabis users who use the drug while off duty. The federal transportation agency is looking to adopt saliva sampling in its tests in a bid to reduce false positives.

Currently, the DOT relies on urine testing to determine impairment in a user. This method is controversial because it is invasive as workers are forced to urinate in a jar. Nevertheless, it tends to come up with a false positive as THC metabolites used to determine impairment can be present in a person’s urine for months after use. According to the DOT, the use of saliva tests will reduce cheating found in testing of urine samples as well as being economical and less invasive.

Last year, another federal agency received criticism for its proposal that would permit certain employers to collect samples of their workers’ hair for drug testing. The move was called out that it would have disproportionately affected people of color.

The use of oral tests could prevent casual users from getting in trouble for the indulgence weeks later because of a urine test. Regardless of the frequency of intake, THC can be detected in saliva from as early as one hour to one day after use.

The proposal uses research from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) to eliminate positive findings that are a result of passive exposure. It mentions that the screening test cut-off for THC is four nanograms per milliliter. This initiative has been well received by advocates, who have praised the effort being put into reducing the number of false positives in comparison to urine tests.

According to Dale Gieringer, director of the Californian chapter of NORML, oral testing may not be flawless, but it is a big shift from the urine tests. It is now possible for workers, especially those in safety-sensitive jobs, to indulge in marijuana during the weekend. Moreover, the oral tests are less intrusive into a worker’s dignity. The director says that it is unlikely that the government will drop all forms of cannabis testing because it is a scheduled substance.

Meanwhile, the federal transportation agency is open to public opinion on the policy change up until March 30, 2022. The notice was posted on the Federal Register, and it comes days after the Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill to prevent workers from being fired because of off-duty use of cannabis. At the same time, a Washington, DC, council committee authorized workplaces to stop subjecting job applicants to marijuana testing.

As workplace testing rules evolve in tandem with scientific information about the same, many more people are likely to consume medicinal marijuana products manufactured by companies such as Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) since the risk of being victimized at work for off-duty consumption will have lessened significantly.

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