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420 with CNW — New iPhone App Update Allows Users to Search How Cannabis Interacts with Other Drugs

iPhone users will now be able to use their mobile phones to learn about how cannabis interacts with other drugs after the tech giant issued a software update that allows its customers to track medications. Apple has kept its eye on cannabis reform efforts over the years, steadily revising its internal policies to make sure they align with the changing laws.

With more people than ever using marijuana for recreational and medical purposes, Apple has rolled out the technology to help these users learn about drugs that could interact with marijuana. They will be able to do this via Apple’s Health App, an application that gathers health data from the Apple Watch and iPhone into one centralized and convenient location. A medications feature will allow users to build and manage a list of medications, and track them. American users will only have to point their phone cameras at the label of a specific medication and the app will alert them if it will interact with any of the medications they are already taking.

Users will also be able to add cannabis, alcohol and tobacco to their list of medications to see if there are possible interactions between medications on their list. According to a footnote on the tech giant’s press release, the Health App will use evidence-based content from health and science information publisher Elsevier to provide users with information on medication interactions.

This update is especially important now that millions of Americans are using cannabis. Despite limited research on cannabis drug interactions, some studies have found that the plant can interact with pharmaceutical medications such as warfarin. Additionally, Drugs.com estimates that there are about 400 known interactions between marijuana and prescription medications and categorizes 26 of these interactions as major.

Even as dozens of states have legalized either recreational or medical cannabis, a majority of them have passed labeling policies that require cannabis producers to warn customers against potential health risks on their product labels. However, most of these warnings have focused on side effects such as drowsiness and the danger of cannabis-impaired driving. In Florida, producers in the medical cannabis market are required to include a list of possible drug interactions on labels.

Apple still cautions against using the Medications feature in the Health App as an alternative to professional medical advice. The tech giant says that even though medications often provide a list of possible interactions on their labels, users should make sure they consult a medical professional before making any decisions involving their health.

With this new iPhone software update, the users of marijuana from licensed manufacturers such as Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) can access pointers about any potential interactions that could exist between marijuana and their other medications, thereby enabling them to make informed choices.

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420 with CNW — Connecticut Governor Launches Education Campaign on Responsible Marijuana Consumption

Earlier this week, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced that the state was launching an education campaign promoting the responsible use of marijuana by adults. The campaign contains resources that cover how to safely store and dispose of marijuana and marijuana waste, as well as what to do in case a child or even a pet ingests marijuana accidentally. These resources, which include brochures, videos, social media graphics and flyers, can be accessed by any individual. They can also be downloaded for free on the state’s ct.gov/cannabis website.

These materials were created by the state’s Department of Consumer Protection in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Department of Public Health. Marijuana and nonmarijuana business owners, community health organizations, medical facilities and others that would like to promote responsible and safe marijuana practices in their communities are encouraged to use these materials.

Gov. Lamont stated that protecting public health included providing individuals with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions that would keep their families safe. He further noted that the government resources were focused on educating the public about the steps they could take to protect themselves as well as their families from overconsumption and accidental ingestion, adding that the information encouraged adults who chose to use cannabis products to do so in a responsible way.

Michelle H. Seagull, commissioner of the Department of Consumer Protection, stated that the department felt it was important to educate the public about the safety and health measures they could take to store, use and dispose of marijuana products responsibly as the state works towards launching retail sales. Seagull added that agency believed that a successfully regulated marijuana market included empowered and educated consumers, in particular those who had children in their homes.

Nancy Navaretta, commissioner for the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, stated that the department shared Consumer Protection’s commitment to providing information to residents in the state, as this would ensure informed and safe choices regarding adult marijuana use. Navaretta added that the agency had a history of partnering with community and state stakeholders to promote healthy choices and communities as well as prevent substance misuse.

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services plans to launch a multimedia campaign this fall, which will educate the public about state laws associated with marijuana. The campaign will also educate the public on the potential impacts of marijuana, and will include print media, outdoor, social media, radio and television.

When the adult-use market finally opens, residents and visitors to Connecticut will for the first time have the opportunity to buy legally sourced recreational marijuana. This will be akin to what people in markets where entities such as American Cannabis Partners now take as the norm.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc.’s (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Alkaline88(R) Available in Costco Business Centers

The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER), the country’s largest independent alkaline water company, has entered an agreement for its Alkaline88 one-gallon 4-pack to be sold in 15 Costco Business Centers around the country. One of the largest retailers in the world, Costco has more than 110 million members and operates 575 warehouses in the United States and Puerto Rico; its Costco Business Centers focus on serving small business and other enterprises, although all members can shop at the locations. “Costco members shopping at 15 select business centers around the U.S. will now be able to purchase Alkaline88 by the case,” said The Alkaline Water Company president and CEO Frank Lazaran in the press release. “Initial orders are scheduled to ship next week to make our one-gallon 4-pack available in these high-volume warehouses. We continue to position Alkaline88 for growth in the all-important club channel, and this placement, our first within Costco, is a very significant step for the brand.”

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About The Alkaline Water Company

Founded in 2012, The Alkaline Water Company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its flagship product, Alkaline88(R), is a leading premier alkaline water brand available in bulk and single-serve sizes along with ecofriendly aluminum packaging options. With its innovative, state-of-the-art, proprietary electrolysis process, Alkaline88(R) delivers perfect 8.8 pH-balanced alkaline drinking water with trace minerals and electrolytes and boasts the company’s trademarked Clean Beverage label. In 2021, The Alkaline Water Company was pleased to welcome Shaquille O’Neal to its board of advisors and as a celebrity brand ambassador for the Alkaline88 and A88 Infused brands. To learn more about the company, please visit www.Alkaline88.com and www.TheAlkalineWaterCo.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Moves to Purchase Property for Michigan-Based Cannabis Operations

Hero Technologies (OTCQB: HENC), a cannabis company focused on a “seed-to-sale” vertical integration strategy, today announced that it has finalized a real estate purchase agreement for a 10-acre property in Vassar, Michigan. The company plans to use the property, which is zoned for cannabis use, as its base of operations in the state, including indoor and outdoor growing, processing, wholesaling, and selling directly to consumers. “We are delighted to report this important milestone in our company’s history,” said Hero Technologies’ CEO Gina Serkasevich. “Michigan is a key market for us, with legal cannabis sales expected to increase as much as 55% in 2022 to $2.8 billion, according to data from the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency. Our state licensing pre-approval is in place, and we have made substantial progress in planning to deploy our proprietary cannabis cultivation system. Accordingly, we think the company is exceptionally well positioned to capitalize on the booming Michigan cannabis market and generate a well-deserved return for our investors.”

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About Hero Technologies Inc.

Hero Technologies is a cannabis company working toward a vertically integrated business model. The company owns a majority stake in BlackBox Systems and Technologies LLC, an aeroponic cannabis cultivation system that provides optimal growing conditions to enhance photosynthesis and cultivation of large flowering plants, creating increased harvest efficiencies. Hero Technologies’ strategic business plan includes cannabis genetic engineering, farmland for both medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production licenses, distribution licenses, consumer packaging, and retail and dispensary operations that make the company a multistate operator (“MSO”). For more information about the company, visit www.HeroTechnologiesInc.com.

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420 with CNW — California Governor Enacts 10 Cannabis Bills as Legislative Session Ends

As the current legislative session drew to an end, it seemed unlikely that lawmakers would be able to pass some kind of cannabis legislation before time ran out. But legislators in California persevered and managed to deliver a slew of cannabis bills to Governor Gavin Newsom just in time. The basket of 10 bills will provide employment protections for cannabis users, facilitate interstate cannabis trade and require the sealing of prior cannabis-related convictions, among others.

Californian lawmakers advanced the bills to the governor’s desk in mid-August after both Assembly Appropriations Committee and Senate Appropriations Committee met to discuss the fate of a variety of drug reform measures. Most of them had just been cleared in the opposing chamber and received amendments along the way, meaning they would have to head back to their bodies of origin before being sent to Gov. Newsom.

The governor signed most of the bills into law, stating that the drug reforms were critical to fulfilling the promises of cannabis legalization in the state of California and addressing the systemic harms caused by the war on drugs. Speaking at a press conference, he said that the promise of cannabis legalization has remained out of the reach of many Californians. He urged policymakers and regulators to redouble their efforts to identify and eliminate the barriers to effective cannabis legalization.

Newsom explained that the passage of the new cannabis measures was a major step toward achieving the state’s goal of cannabis legalization. However, he acknowledged that California still had a long way to go before its cannabis industry was equitable, safe and sustainable. Newsom concluded by saying that he looked forward to working with the legislature and state lawmakers to achieve cannabis legalization across the state.

One of the bills he signed into law is one of if not the first of its kind as it will allow for interstate cannabis trade between California and other states with legal markets on the condition that such trade would not put California at the risk of federal retaliation. It was introduced by Senator Anna Caballero.

Another cannabis legislation from Assemblymember Mia Bonta that sought to enhance California’s criminal justice provisions by directing courts to process record sealing faster and provided other forms of relief for people with certain cannabis convictions also received the governor’s approval. Courts now have until March 1, 2023, to seal records for eligible marijuana offenses that had not been challenged by July 1, 2020.

Hopefully, these cannabis laws just signed by Newsom will translate into tangible improvements in the cannabis market in which entities such as American Cannabis Partners operate.

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420 with CNW — Supply Chain Problems, Labor Issues Could Be Resolved by Ending Cannabis Testing

The railroad segment has experienced major upheaval in recent years as job cuts, low pay, and changes to terms and conditions led to disputes with railway worker unions and threats of a strike by railroad workers. This strike would have a significant impact on the country, affecting commuters, refineries, food producers and other industries that rely on the nationwide railroad network.

Last week, news of a tentative agreement between railways and unions indicated that the nationwide railroad strike may have been averted. However, according to a congressman known for his support of cannabis reform, the strike points to deeper labor and supply chain issues that need to be addressed right away. He noted that putting an end to cannabis testing policies could be a good first step toward resolving these issues.

During a recent appearance on a popular media house, Rep. Earl Blumenauer stated that railroad workers were facing an intolerable situation, noting that the new deal was welcome news. He explained that although railroad workers had specialized skills and traditionally received high wages, a gradual reduction of workplace benefits and job security had caused tension within the industry and could potentially exacerbate supply chain problems.

Blumenauer maintained that one solution to this would be to eliminate employment-related marijuana-testing policies, which prevented potential applicants from applying for railroad jobs and caused qualified employees to be terminated or penalized even when they were sober while on the job. A lot of the supply chain shortcomings are due to reduced employee intake, as marijuana testing policies disqualify individuals who have used cannabis in the previous six weeks even though they are qualified for the job. As a result, this increases the workload of qualified railroad workers who are already contending with eroded benefits and an extremely poor work-life balance.

Blumenauer also discussed a bipartisan cannabis research bill he’d sponsored, which had cleared the House a month ago. The measure is expected to advance through the Senate. The resolution, called the Medical Marijuana Research Act, would remove barriers to cannabis research and allow scientists to study cannabis without having to jump through the hoops required to obtain approval to conduct research on Schedule I drugs like cannabis.

This would in turn allow for the development of more accurate cannabis testing technology and make it possible to determine active cannabis impairment, something we can’t do with the technology at hand. Accurate THC impairment technology could theoretically allow employers such as railway companies to update their policies and allow off-duty cannabis use as long as workers are not impaired while on the job.

The marijuana industry is also facing its own supply chain issues, and it is up to companies such as Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) to find ways to navigate the challenging economic conditions.

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The 420 Expo, NJ’s First BYOC Public Event, Sparks High Attendance, Open Conversations & Awesome Vibe

Approximately 17,000 People Came Through the Doors of the Inaugural Event in Edison, NJ

The 420 Expo, New Jersey’s first-ever BYOC Consumer Cannabis Convention, was an unmitigated success for the cannabis community, exceeding all expectations. Approximately 17,000 people aged 21+ attended the historic three-day event, from September 16-18, 2022, at the NJ Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ. Hosted by the legendary Tommy Chong and presented by Wakit Grinders, the 420 Expo brought together experienced cannabis users, the “canna curious,” and businesses from the cannabis world and beyond in what amounted to one giant celebration. The event also featured significant educational seminars, designed to start breaking down the stigma that is still associated with legalized recreational adult use of marijuana.

“While THC products weren’t for sale at the 420 Expo, just the idea that people could legally bring their own cannabis, and use it, at an event that was clearly curated to support the cannabis community meant a lot to attendees,” said J. Handy, co-founder of the 420 Expo. “People were raving about every part of the expo, from meet-and-greets with celebs like Tommy Chong and Rob Van Dam, to amazing vendors, food trucks, great music, and killer afterparties. It was truly a momentous occasion.”

In addition to the celebratory atmosphere, educational seminars tackled very real and meaningful issues. The 20+ sessions included topics such as “Cannabis 101,” “Combatting the Social, Racial, & Economic Injustices of Cannabis,” “Medical Marijuana Patient Perspectives,” and “Overcoming Addictions” to opiates and other hard drugs with the help of cannabis.

Dan Davis, co-founder of the 420 Expo, said, “It was literally nothing but good vibes. Despite thousands of people, 75+ vendors, tons of live entertainers, etc., there were zero issues. That speaks volumes about the responsible community from all walks of life who are exercising their legal rights with recreational cannabis use, and we hope it debunks many of the misguided perceptions out there.”

Next year’s 420 Expo will take place in the same location on September 22-24, 2023, and planning is already underway. To learn more details as they become available, visit 420Expo.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Expands Global Footprint to Add 3 International Markets

Flora (NASDAQ: FLGC) is a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands. The company today announced that it has completed its first exports of Colombian grown high-CBD dried cannabis flower to Switzerland and the Czech Republic as well as CBD isolate to the United States. “As our global distribution network continues to evolve, adding these three industry-leading countries to our footprint is a major milestone for Flora,” said Luis Merchan, chairman and CEO of Flora Growth. “Our cultivation operation in Colombia, which provides high-quality, high-margin flower and derivatives, has experienced increasing demand. These exports are a testament to our team’s ability to execute in a very complex global regulatory environment and create new commercial revenue for our company.”

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About Flora Growth Corp.

Flora is building a connected, design-led collective of plant-based wellness and lifestyle brands, designed to deliver 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 commercial, house of brands and life sciences divisions. Visit www.FloraGrowth.com or follow @floragrowthcorp on social media for more information.

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420 with CNW — New Cannabis Reforms in Massachusetts Seek to Improve Equity, Local Levies

For the most part, cannabis reform measures across the United States have included social equity provisions designed to address the harms of the war on drugs. Long considered to be a failure, the drug war disproportionately affected Black and Brown communities and exacerbated systemic racial biases. More than two decades after California legalized recreational and medical cannabis, states are passing cannabis legalization measures with robust social equity and criminal justice provisions to compensate these communities and give them a leg-up in the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry.

In Massachusetts, for example, lawmakers recently passed sweeping cannabis legislation with a major focus on promoting diversity and equity in the cannabis market. The measure would give disenfranchised communities a chance to enter Massachusetts’ $2 billion cannabis industry before the market is captured by large multistate corporations. Signed into law by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the bill creates a Social Equity Trust Fund that will award loans and grants to cannabis entrepreneurs who were impacted by the war on drugs. It will also give state cannabis regulators more oversight over the fees charged to cannabis businesses by local governments.

This move will protect businesses from municipalities that levy controversial fees on local marijuana businesses, especially smaller businesses that simply can’t afford to cover these fees. According to Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission member Ava Callender Concepcion, the passage of the bill left her shaking with relief and happiness. She called the measure “monumental,” stating in an interview with the Berkshire Eagle that it is a major step forward in regard to fixing the problems that plague the Massachusetts cannabis industry.

The measure will enable local governments to decide whether or not they will allow cannabis consumption lounges via votes or bylaws. It will also give marijuana businesses leeway to open cannabis consumption lounges in locations that had received prior approval in a pilot program. Concepcion explained that the recent bill was the most comprehensive resolution on cannabis since the state Cannabis Control Commission was founded.

However, not every industry executive is as excited as Concepcion, with some saying that the bill could have gone even further in ensuring that those who were disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs are provided with business opportunities in the state’s cannabis industry.

The Minority Cannabis Business Association’s (MCBA) 2022 Equity Report states that Massachusetts was the first state to include social equity provisions as part of its recreational cannabis market in 2018. This first social equity program mainly focused on exclusively providing courier, delivery and consumption-site licenses to members of minority and other marginalized communities.

These equity programs are a step in the right direction in the eyes of operators such as Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (OTC: ACTX) since they offer opportunities to as many interested people as possible instead of concentrating those opportunities in the hands of large corporations.

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420 with CNW — Heat Wave Compounds Challenges Marijuana Firms Face in California

Over the past couple of years, extreme weather events have rocked several parts of the world, resulting in flash floods, extreme heat, cold and more. Last year, power grids in Texas were shut down by extremely cold weather, forcing people to live without power in blistering cold weather for days. Such extreme weather events have continued to occur across the world, with California recently experiencing a heat wave that has caused power outages and disruptions.

California also happens to have one of the largest cannabis industries in the country, and the recent heat wave is presenting significant challenges to cannabis operators in the state. Cannabis plants are known to be energy intensive, especially when grown using indoor facilities. But with the recent heat wave, operators say they have experienced power outages and disruptions.

Given that cannabis plants require precise levels of sunlight and darkness to move from the vegetative to the flowering stage, regular disruptions to these cycles can have major consequences. Some climate experts predict that this September may be the hottest in California’s history, with temperatures expected to top the high 90s on the coastline and 110 degrees inland. Some cannabis operators have been forced to delay harvesting while others have staggered their work shifts in the wake of the power disruptions.

The California Department of Cannabis Control has also asked cannabis businesses to voluntarily shut off major power sources and rely on backup energy generators as excessive heat warnings have increased fears of major power disruptions. In downtown Los Angeles, Tradecraft Farms reduced its power consumption and brought a couple of generators online to supplement its power needs, a move that it expects will increase its monthly power costs past $30,000.

The San Diego-based cannabis grower has a greenhouse in a neighborhood filled with cannabis growers in the LA Art District. Some of Tradecraft Farm’s neighbors are licensed while others are not. CEO Barry Walker says that while his company is trying not to overtax the grid, as cannabis grows are known to do, most of the black market is unconcerned. He says that all the unlicensed cannabis cultivation in downtown Los Angeles is the reason transformers are overtaxed.

Jetty Extracts, another operator in the cannabis scene, was forced to temporarily stop production at its manufacturing hub in Oakland to preserve its temperature-sensitive extraction equipment. The company extracts resin from frozen cannabis, and as temperatures have soared, its freezer units have to work harder to keep the cannabis cold.

To address the possibility of power outages amid the heat wave, Jetty Extracts chief product officer Nate Ferguson says the company has plans for backup emergency generators. He notes that the length and intensity of the heat waves have had a major impact on the company’s capital expenditure planning.

Most cannabis operators can also expect to deal with rising energy costs as the heat wave intensifies, and companies such as Prime Harvest Inc. now have to put their best foot forward to prove their resilience in the face of such multipronged challenges facing the marijuana industry in California.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Prime Harvest Inc. are available in the company’s newsroom at https://cnw.fm/PRIME

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