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420 with CNW — Director of Federal Health Agency Blasts Cannabis Research Barriers Impeding Opioid Research

Decades of cannabis prohibition in America have made scientific research into cannabis virtually impossible. Even as dozens of states have now legalized cannabis for medical use, federal law has proven to be a major challenge to cannabis researchers.

Several studies have shown that the drug does in fact have effective medical applications, but federal prohibition still remains a hindrance to cannabis research.

According to a top federal health official, the nascent marijuana research space is “fraught with hurdles” that have to be addressed in order to facilitate studies into how cannabinoids can be used as safer tools to manage pain in place of opioids. In a recent blog post, Helene Langevin, director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), stated that most federally funded cannabis research is only focused on the potential dangers of using delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive agent in cannabis.

Langevin argued that it was crucial to open up cannabis research outside of the narrow focus on its potential harms and look more broadly into the potential benefits and harms of cannabinoids such as THC and CBD.

As such, the NCCIH recently issued a request for information asking for feedback from the scientific community regarding the factors that act as barriers to research into the health benefits and risks of cannabis and cannabinoids to users. Langevin noted that the chief barrier to cannabis research is the fact that it is still classified as a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This means that researchers interested in studying the plant have to go through a long, arduous process to secure a Schedule I license, while other researchers are often held back by the dearth of standardized measures for cannabis doses and modes of administrating the drug.

Langevin also explained that identifying barriers such as these and developing ways to overcome them will allow researchers to “successfully generate more scientific evidence” on the potential risks and benefits of using cannabis as an alternative to opioids. She added that the comments the agency receives in response to the recent request will help inform its efforts to advance cannabis research.

Langevin isn’t the only top federal health official who has recognized the effect prohibition is having on cannabis research. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, revealed in late 2021 that she avoids studying Schedule I drugs such as cannabis because of the bureaucratic challenges involved with obtaining a Schedule I research license.

It is those bureaucratic obstacles that make it burdensome for marijuana companies such as Prime Harvest Inc. to conduct the research necessary to maintain their competitive edge on the market.

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420 with CNW — Marijuana Drinks Proliferate as Businesses Hope to Tap Growing Segment

Cannabis is an extremely versatile product. Cannabinoids, the chemical compounds in cannabis that are responsible for its effects, can be extracted from the plant and infused into a range of products. Aside from the usual cannabis flower, people can consume cannabis in a wide variety of ways, including edibles and concentrates, with each method of application altering the experience in different ways.

In recent years, cannabis-infused beverages have emerged as a major competitor to top-selling cannabis products such as flowers and concentrates. With studies showing that younger people are drinking less than older generations, many companies are marketing cannabis drinks as alternatives to alcohol. More companies in the cannabis space are now including cannabis beverages in their product lines to attract consumers who are in the market for a safer alternative to alcohol.

These drinks tend to contain either THC, the main psychoactive agent in cannabis, or CBD (cannabidiol), a cannabis extract that is said to have health benefits. Advancements in technology, especially the development of nanoemulsification tech, have allowed manufacturers to infuse THC and CBD into an array of drinks. Modern cannabis drinks are as smooth and high-quality as any other commercial beverage, and companies in the cannabis beverage space are hoping that the drinks will act as an alternative to consumers who don’t want to vape, smoke cannabis flower or drink alcohol.

Infusing cannabis into beverages also makes it possible for social consumption, and because of the minimal doses, consumers can take cannabis drinks without getting severely intoxicated. Despite being young, the marijuana beverages segment has already attracted numerous companies, says New Frontier Data vice president of public policy research Amanda Reiman. She noted that the space is now home to dozens of companies, giving consumers plenty of products to choose from.

For instance, Pabst Blue Ribbon leveraged its experience manufacturing spirits and beer to launch a line of nonalcoholic High Seltzers. Each can weighs 12 ounces and contains 10 mg of THC; the company also offers the drinks in lemon, mango, strawberry and pineapple. Pabst Blue Ribbon isn’t the only beer and spirits company that has expanded into cannabis beverages; Budweiser maker Anheuser-Busch, Corona Extra and Modelo Special Maker Constellation Brands. Ceria and Lagunitas Brewing Company have also expanded into the sector.

These companies produce water-based drinks with 2.5 mg to 10 mg of THC. Keef Brands CEO Travis Tharp says that the cannabis beverages segment has plenty of room to grow, stating that it has seen substantial year-over-year growth in recent times. Based in Colorado, Keef Brands produces a line of cannabis drinks that includes a 100-milligram mocktail.

These shifts in consumer preferences are most likely being watched closely by similar companies, including Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC), and the future plans of these companies could be influenced by these emerging trends.

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420 with CNW — California Legislators Approve Measure Protecting Workers’ Off-Duty Cannabis Use

Earlier last week, legislators in the state of California approved a measure that would prevent firms from penalizing workers who failed drug tests to detect whether an individual had used cannabis in the recent days.

These tests, which usually use hair or urine samples, look for substances the body makes as it breaks down THC. THC is the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis, which induces a high when consumed. The substances in question are known as metabolites and can remain in an individual’s body for weeks after they have been used. This means that individuals can fail a drug test even if they haven’t consumed marijuana recently.

This measure would prevent workers from being penalized if they fail such drug tests. However, companies can still punish their workers for failing other tests that use saliva to determine whether an individual is high.

The measure has been advanced to the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will have until the end of September to sign it into law. If approved, the bill would take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. The author of the measure, Assembly member Bill Quirk, stated that nothing in the initiative permitted individuals to go to their workplaces high.

In 1996, the state of California became the first state in the country to legalize medical cannabis use. Two decades later, the state was among the first to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. Despite these historical strides, the state hasn’t made a significant effort to pass laws protecting its workers who use cannabis once they’re off the clock.

Labor unions postulate that punishing employees for doing something legal after work hours is unfair, especially as such use does not interfere with their work responsibilities. The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 324’s secretary-treasurer Matt Bell stated that administering outdated marijuana tests didn’t increase workplace safety and, instead, made employees feel harassed and unsafe at work.

According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, 21 states in the country have laws that protect workers who use medical cannabis from discrimination. On the other hand, the states that have laws protecting the rights of their workers to use recreational cannabis include Rhode Island, Montana, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Nevada. Once Newsom approves the measure, California will become the seventh state to protect its workers from any punishment if they use marijuana once they’re off the clock.

The enactment of this law could potentially result in an uptick in sales made by California-based companies such as Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) because customers who once feared losing their jobs may be less hesitant about indulging while in their free time.

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Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Names New CFO, Process for Ensuring Smooth Transition Amid Company’s Global Growth

  • Global cannabis brand-builder Flora Growth recently named a former Amazon financial executive as its new CFO
  • Elshad Garayev will work with outgoing CFO Lee Leiderman to ensure a smooth transition of responsibility amid finalization of Flora’s mid-year financial filing with the SEC
  • Flora Growth is headquartered in Canada with cultivation operations centered in Colombia, where recent government administrations have opened regulatory processes for exporting cannabis derivatives for the health and wellness markets
  • The company continues to expand its operations internationally for sales in the UK and Europe generally, Australia, and throughout the Americas

Global cannabis brand-builder Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC) has steadily built an aggressive international expansion of its Colombia-based cultivation operation during the past year and a half, launching exports to countries such as Mexico and Spain and opening doors to the United Kingdom and the United States.

Flora Growth, which is headquartered in Ontario, Canada, and is establishing offices in the United States, also anticipates end user markets in Australia, various countries in Latin America, as well as in Europe and Asia.

Flora Growth has recently named a former financial executive at Amazon, Boeing, BP, and RPK Capital, as the new chief financial officer, tasked with overseeing financial governance and effective cash position strategy as Flora moves towards quarterly financial reporting and solidifies its global growth.

The company stated that Elshad Garayev will initially serve as vice president of finance while working with the outgoing CFO, Lee Leiderman, through a transition period culminating with Flora’s filing of its mid-year financial results with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Once that filing is completed, Garayev will take over as CFO on the following business day and Leiderman will move into an advisory role to help ensure a smooth continuation of operations, according to the July 11 announcement (https://cnw.fm/fYszZ).

“Mr. Garayev is a deeply talented and experienced individual, and I am thrilled to welcome him to the Flora team at this exciting time in the company’s evolution,” Chairman and CEO Luis Merchan stated in the announcement. “As Flora seeks to establish itself as a global leader in cannabis, adding someone of his caliber will further strengthen our position.”

In addition, the company appointed JPMorgan Chase alum Brandon Konigsberg to their board of directors, and as a member of the audit and comp committees.

“The addition of Mr. Konigsberg to our Board is further testament to our ongoing commitment to fiscal discipline and sound governance. He brings with him exceptional experience in the fields of finance and operations and will assist in helping our organization achieve rapid financial growth and maximize our shareholder value,” said Luis Merchan, Flora’s Chairman and CEO (https://cnw.fm/BUsBl). “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Konigsberg as a valued member of our team and look forward to his contributions.”

This year, the company has acquired 100 percent equity interests in Just Brands LLC and High Roller Private Label LLC as it has advanced its strategic position. The acquisitions brought the JustCBD brand into Flora’s stable (https://cnw.fm/hBjsX), which is expected to in turn help the company expand its operational footprint in Europe and the United Kingdom through JustCBD’s 79 products authorized by the UK’s novel foods standards agency (https://cnw.fm/Gn4Ps).

The company’s announcement states its JustCBD gummies and tinctures will begin selling on Amazon’s UK web portal this summer.

Flora’s outdoor cannabis cultivation facilities in central Colombia grant it prime positioning for product growth in a fertile zone that is accessible to an experienced grower labor force. The company uses natural, cost-effective cultivation practices to supply cannabis derivatives to its commercial, house of brands, and life sciences divisions, which together form a design-led collective of plant-based wellness and lifestyle brands.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FloraGrowth.com.

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420 with CNW — White House Noncommittal Regarding Implementation of Biden’s Marijuana Campaign Promises

President Joseph Biden has stood by most of the infrastructure promises he made during his campaign in 2020, passing a massive infrastructure bill a few months after he took office that would invest billions of dollars into building American infrastructure. However, infrastructure wasn’t the only thing Biden talked about during his campaigns. The president also ran his campaign platform on cannabis reform, stating that although he wasn’t a fan of full legalization, he supported medical cannabis and the rights of states to determine their own cannabis laws.

However, nearly two years after Biden assumed office, his administration still hasn’t acted on the bulk of cannabis promises he made during his campaign. Over the past year, stakeholders in the cannabis industry, lawmakers and reform activists have grown increasingly irritated at the administration’s inaction, with a group of senators recently calling on Biden to issue a blanket pardon for people with low-level cannabis offenses.

During a recent briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that even though Biden has expressed support for modest cannabis reform, his administration does not have “anything to announce” regarding whether the president will fulfill his campaign marijuana promises. The press secretary was responding to a remark about a statement from Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, who called on Biden to fulfill his promise to decriminalize cannabis.

A representative from the lieutenant governor had said that Fetterman looks forward to discussing the need for marijuana decriminalization with Biden at the upcoming Labor Day Parade in Pittsburgh. Although the press secretary didn’t respond directly to Fetterman’s comment about the need to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, she said that the president is committed to issuing “evidence-based policies” and is focused on dealing with the “addiction and overdose epidemic.”

She mentioned that he still believes people should not be jailed for nonviolent cannabis offenses, pointing out the clemency actions he took in April when he commuted the sentences of 75 people, some of whom had nonviolent cannabis convictions on their records. Jean-Pierre added that she didn’t have a specific update to share on Biden’s plans to issue mass pardons for people with cannabis convictions or pass federal cannabis reform.

The press secretary noted that Biden still supported allowing states to determine their own recreational cannabis policies, rescheduling marijuana as a Schedule II drug to facilitate research into its risks and benefits, decriminalization at the federal level and automatically expunging nonviolent cannabis offenses.

If the Biden administration would enact even modest reforms at the federal level, such as decriminalizing medical marijuana, many believe that many opportunities would open up for cannabis industry companies, including ancillary ones such as Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (OTC: ACTX)  given that most states have legalized cannabis in some form.

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420 with CNW — New Survey Reports More Americans Using Cannabis Instead of Tobacco

New data from a Gallup survey shows that more Americans now smoke marijuana or consume marijuana-infused edibles than smoke cigarettes. This is despite the fact that the possession of cannabis is still prohibited federally and is even punishable by jail time in a number of states while the use of tobacco is legal.

We have seen trends in the use of tobacco and marijuana move in this direction over the last decade, as more states legalized the recreational and/or medical use of cannabis.

Gallup carried out the survey last month, finding that about 16% of individuals in America smoked marijuana. This is higher than the number of individuals who revealed that they’d smoked a cigarette in the last week, which stood at 11%.

For the first time, Gallup also asked participants whether they consumed marijuana edibles, finding that about 14% did. This means that more individuals eat or smoke federally illegal marijuana than those who smoke legal cigarettes.

The figures reported are also higher than the 2013 data on cannabis use, which stood at 7%. During that year, the use of cigarettes was 20%, which is higher than these latest figures but lower than the 45% recorded in the 1950s.

Despite increase in the use of marijuana, alcohol is still the most commonly used recreational substance in America. Some 45% of the survey’s respondents revealed that they had had alcohol in the last week, with 67% admitting that they occasionally used alcohol.

The survey also found that most Americans believed that cannabis had a positive impact on consumers and society at large, in comparison to alcohol.

These results are consistent with findings from a separate poll released earlier in the year, which found that a notable number of Americans thought that it would be good if more individuals drank less alcohol and instead switched to marijuana.

These results differ from a previous survey conducted in 2020, which indicated that more than 85% of Americans viewed alcohol as morally acceptable in comparison to the 70% who had the same view about cannabis consumption.

It is expected that the consumption of marijuana will continue to rise as the years go by, based on the trends observed in its usage as well as the fact that individuals generally perceive the use of marijuana is less harmful.

Growing public support to put an end to prohibition and the spread of the legalization movement across states in the country will also work in the trend’s favor.

The increasing number of people consuming marijuana products explains why so many companies, including American Cannabis Partners, are finding success in the markets in which they operate.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Subsidiary Announces Acquisition of Emerging Hemp Flower Market Brand

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), an all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Just Brands LLC, has acquired substantially all of the assets related to the No Cap Hemp Co. brand. The company anticipates that the acquisition of this emerging brand in the hemp flower market will diversify its brand portfolio and product offerings as well as create an opportunity to expand Flora’s distribution foothold in the United States by providing a unique collection of products with strong revenue growth potential. According to the announcement, the acquisition will offer Flora an immediate revenue stream as well as enhanced manufacturing capabilities. The asset acquisition calls for Flora to pay 10% of the gross revenue received from the sale of No Cap products up to a maximum of $2 million. “This transaction will allow Flora to immediately benefit from a profitable, cash flow positive and growing business,” said Flora Growth CEO and chair Luis Merchan in the press release. “This strategic acquisition demonstrates our disciplined capital allocation approach that is consistent with both short-term needs and long-term vision as a leading global cannabis company. We look forward to increasing our product offering through this transaction while broadening our sales team in the process.”

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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 extensive 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. For more information about the company, please visit www.FloraGrowth.ca.

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420 with CNW — New York Gives Ex-Convicts First Shot at Opening Recreational Cannabis Businesses

Historically, cannabis has been one of the most criminalized drugs in America. Thanks to the drug war, people who ran afoul of federal cannabis law were policed harshly by law enforcement and given extremely harsh sentences, especially people of color. In fact, research has shown that there is a clear bias in applying cannabis laws, with Black people being four times more likely to be arrested for cannabis use despite near identical use rates with White people.

Now that the war on drugs has been declared an unmitigated failure, and dozens of states across the U.S. are legalizing cannabis, many reform activists and lawmakers believe that social equity and justice should be a core aspect of the growing cannabis industry. They argue that it is inherently unjust for businesses to profit off of cannabis when tons of people had their lives ruined by relatively minor nonviolent convictions, with some of them still incarcerated for these offenses.

In New York, individuals who were convicted of cannabis offenses will have the first crack at the state’s incoming recreational cannabis industry. Of the 19 states that have legalized recreational cannabis, New York will be the first to solely offer the first cannabis dispensary licenses to entrepreneurs with cannabis convictions on their records. Like most cannabis social-equity provisions, this approach is designed to give Black and Brown communities that were disproportionately affected by the drug war a leg up in the multibillion dollar cannabis industry.

Having a criminal record in America can essentially prevent you from participating in society. A record makes it extremely difficult to obtain employment, housing, federal student aid, professional licenses and firearms. According to the executive director of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management, the state is looking to give people who have gone through “significant challenges” due to cannabis convictions a chance to open and operate successful businesses in the cannabis industry.

Other states with adult-use cannabis programs gave existing medical dispensaries the first chance to roll out recreational cannabis, which only gave big operators a chance to get even bigger. And even though places such as Detroit and Illinois used restrictions or lotteries to promote social equity in licensing, these processes are still engulfed in legislative fixes and legal challenges several years later.

New York will avoid this by issuing its first Conditional Adult Retail-Use Dispensary Licenses to New Yorkers with prior cannabis convictions. Successful applicants will be set up with financing and a retail location by the state to help them develop their recreational cannabis businesses. These locations could open their doors to the public by the end of the year.

The marijuana industry and established actors such as Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) have always believed that legalizing the substance would pave the way for redressing some of the social equity issues observed in the way prohibition laws were enforced. The steps being taken in New York are proof that it is possible to right those wrongs through designing the right legalization policies or laws.

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420 with CNW — Marijuana Industry Moves to Become More Sustainable

Cannabis in America is estimated to be worth anywhere $28 billion in 2021 to roughly $197 billion currently as more states and the federal government are expected to legalize marijuana. However, the cannabis industry is often associated with a negative environmental impact.

Indoor cannabis grows tend to consume a lot of energy because of their heating and cooling needs; cannabis plants require a lot of water, and they often emit aromatic compounds. The cannabis industry has also been criticized for generating a lot of waste, including plastic and paper consumer packaging as well as electronic waste from vapes.

Even so, the sector is still keen on becoming more sustainable.

Sustainable Cannabis Coalition, which was founded by cannabis cultivation and manufacturing experts from North Carolina, promotes best practices associated with environmental stability in marijuana cultivation and manufacturing. The coalition supports academic research into cannabis sustainability and works with international bodies that set standards, managing to persuade ASTM International to establish a cannabis sustainability subcommittee. Sustainable Cannabis Coalition cofounder Shawn Cooney, who currently chairs the panel, said that the subcommittee hopes to vote on cannabis standards early next year.

The group also promotes software solutions that make it possible for cultivators to easily monitor their energy consumption, waste generation, and other environmental impacts of cultivating and manufacturing cannabis.

Operators are aware that indoor grows aren’t the most sustainable way to grow cannabis, even though it results in higher-quality products, and they are trying to find ways to limit their energy use without compromising product quality. Switching to LED lights has allowed some cultivators to reduce their energy use, with Smokey’s Cannabis chief operating officer and chief financial officer Melinda Jadinger stating that the company’s dedicated LED lights grow room produced the highest-quality and quantity of cannabis.

Native Roots, a Colorado-based cannabis producer, has deployed thousands of LED lights that have cut its power use by half; in addition, the lights last five times longer than T5 bulbs used in both Native Roots Denver facilities. The company also uses high-pressure sodium lights as part of its heating strategy, which reduces its heating costs by taking advantage of the heat that would have otherwise been seen as a nuisance.

The Sustainable Cannabis Coalition has also funded a project at Dartmouth College to find ways for cannabis cultivation facilities to cut their energy use without having to switch to LED lights.

Addressing excessive water use in the industry is also a key issue. Although data shows that water consumption in the cannabis industry pales in comparison to other agricultural commodities such as wine, wheat and vegetables, the industry has room for improvement. A significant level of water use is actually driven by the illicit industry, which is estimated to use a mind-boggling 11.4 million to 36.3 million liters of water per day.

More cannabis facilities are adopting drip irrigation systems and moving away from hand watering, which makes it much easier to avoid overwatering and conserve water, with some cultivators even deploying sensors to monitor moisture levels.

These and many other adaptations are helping cannabis companies such as Prime Harvest Inc. to make their operations as eco-friendly as possible, given the growing trend of consumers scrutinizing the ESG practices of the company from which they buy products.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (ACTX) Collaborates to Provide Healthy Food for Hungry Americans

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX) today announced that it has partnered with the Clean Food Initiative and Produce Now to provide fresh, healthy food to disadvantaged youth. According to the update, ACTX will allocate space in one or more of its GrowPods to grow leafy greens, which will be donated to the Clean Food Initiative for distribution to various hunger-related charities. Workers from Produce Now will grow, package and distribute the food. The Food Research and Action Center indicates that over 38 million Americans live in households that struggle with food insecurity or lack of access to an affordable, nutritious diet, representing a 9% increase from 2019. “This is a problem we just cannot turn our back on,” said Douglas Heldoorn, CEO of Advanced Container Technologies. “There are hungry people in towns throughout America. These are our neighbors, our sisters and brothers. We have a moral obligation to help those in need.”

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Advanced Container Technologies is in the business of selling and distributing self-contained, automated, indoor “micro-farms” called Grow Pods, along with related equipment and supplies. Additionally, the company designs and sells patented proprietary medical-grade plastic containers, known as the Medtainer(R), that store and grind pharmaceuticals, herbs, teas and other solids or liquids. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.AdvancedContainerTechnologies.com.

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