420 with CNW – University of Maryland Mulls Offering a Master’s in Marijuana

Summer Kriegshauser is a Washington DC denizen studying for her second master’s degree online. Each day before she goes to work, she logs in to a website and goes through her lectures and classwork. She is hopeful that she will be able to change careers with additional qualifications. She is studying for a Masters of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics.

Kriegshauser is one of the 150 students who are the pioneers of the marijuana masters graduate program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, in the U.S.

This is a standalone program. However, some universities are providing students with one-off classes on marijuana, and two others have created an undergraduate degree in medicinal plant chemistry, but none has gone as far as Maryland by offering a master’s degree in cannabis.

The program is carried out over a period of two years, and the highest percentage of the courses are online-based. The program comes at a time when the number of states legalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational use is on the rise. This is creating ever-expanding opportunities for people looking to grow in the cannabis industry, and given the dynamism of the marijuana industry and laws related to weed, the possibilities are bound to keep expanding.

Expertise in marijuana is gained through experience as the industry continues to grow. Those looking to make a career in the marijuana industry are taking a risky gamble because the likelihood of finding a job can be tasking in such fluid circumstances.

Kriegshauser says that she loves everything marijuana, but quitting her job to work at a marijuana dispensary to learn about marijuana was out of the question. She wanted to learn the properties of cannabis, all the compounds such as CBD, and how they interact with the body. She also wanted to learn about dosing and medical marijuana qualifying ailments.

According to the program director Dr. Leah Sera, the university officials at the school of pharmacy noticed that most of their graduates were entering a professional world where marijuana was viewed as an alternative medicine used for treating several illnesses.

Studies show that there is an educational gap when it comes to medical marijuana. Health professionals are requesting that more education on marijuana be availed since patients turn to them when they have a question related to cannabis and therapeutic uses, said Dr. Sera.

Several cannabis programs are being launched in different states across the U.S, and it would be irresponsible if the pharmacy professionals do not act on it.

The idea for the program was first conceived by the school’s dean, Natalie D. Eddington. She received the go-ahead from the Board of Regents and the state’s higher education authorities in May and June, respectively. The Attorney-General gave his go-ahead after he was assured that the students would not be handling marijuana in the school compound.

The university intended for the inaugural class to consist of 50 students, but they were forced to increase the number to 150 after an overwhelming number of 506 individuals applied. The class has students from different states and countries such as Hong Kong and Australia. The required number of courses is four and some electives.

Kriegshauser said that although there is much uncertainty when it comes to getting a job, she is confident that her master’s degree will enhance her professional career.

Industry watchers and the entire cannabis industry, including players like MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) and Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) are glad that higher education institutions are taking the initiative to bridge the knowledge and skills gap existing in the marijuana industry.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Israeli Cannabis Market Quickly Gaining Investment Interest

An editorial published today by Technical420 and written by Anthony Varrell describes increased interest in the Israeli cannabis market from an investor and company standpoint. Describing the trend “that investors need to be aware of,” the article outlines three factors attributing to rising interest. These include greater attractiveness of the economics associated with cultivating cannabis in Israel as compared to Canada, which will, according to the article, provide companies like Isracann Biosciences (CSE: IPOT) with a major competitive advantage. Additional factors for rising interest include proximity, with the article describing quickness and ease in shipping cannabis from Israel to the European Union (“EU”) as compared to shipping from North America to Europe, as well as the EU’s larger population and total addressable market (“TAM”).

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HempNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Gaining Traction with Recent Launch of 1606 Original Hemp

Technology and investment company SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) has launched into the smokable hemp market. Its newly-released brand, 1606 Original Hemp, is gaining traction after much attention from its launch at the 2019 National Association of Convenience Stores (“NACS”) trade show. According to the update, the company received orders on site at the show and gathered over 100 interested clients who own over 15,000 locations collectively. SinglePoint has shipped orders to 250 locations and expects to make its first large sale in the near future.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) Enters Technology and Research Partnership with CB2 Insights Inc. (CSE: CBII) (OTCQB: CBIIF)

VIVO Cannabis (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF), an Ontario-based cannabis company recognized for its premium products and services, has entered into a technology and multi-phase research agreement with CB2 Insights Inc. (CSE: CBII) (OTCQB: CBIIF) (“CB2”), a leading data-driven company focused on bringing real-world evidence driven from the point-of-care to the medical cannabis community. Under the agreement, CB2 will assist in the development of VIVO’s global medical product development strategy. CB2 will integrate its Clinical Data Management Software (“CDMS”) and Electronic Data Capture (“EDC”) tools to establish a better understanding of VIVO’s current medical patient registry, and the companies will collaborate on a comprehensive research strategy to validate the safety and efficacy of current products. “CB2’s global experience in clinical research and technology will enable VIVO to enhance our understanding of Canadian medical patients. This will facilitate our uncovering of new ways to meet the expectations of our current patients and will help inform our international growth plans,” VIVO CEO Barry Fishman said in the news release. “At VIVO, our purpose is to help patients achieve a positive quality of life with cannabis. We look forward to utilizing our partnership with CB2 to further bring real world evidence to the medical cannabis industry.”

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VIVO, based in Napanee, Ontario, is recognized for trusted, high-quality products and services. It holds production and sales licenses from Health Canada and operates world-class indoor cultivation facilities with proprietary plant-growing technology. VIVO has a collection of premium brands targeting unique customer segments, including Beacon Medical(TM), FIRESIDE(TM), Canna Farms(TM) and Lumina(TM). In August 2018, VIVO acquired Canna Farms, a premium cannabis company based in Hope, British Columbia. Canna Farms was B.C.’s first Licensed Producer and has several years of craft cultivation experience and expertise, as well as a significant patient base and positive cash flow. The company is significantly expanding its production capacity and pursuing partnership and product development opportunities domestically, as well as in select international markets, including Germany and Australia. VIVO also operates Harvest Medicine, a patient-centric and highly scalable network of specialty medical cannabis clinics as well as a free telemedicine service. VIVO has a healthy balance sheet and is well-positioned to accelerate its growth in Canada and internationally. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.VivoCannabis.com.

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420 with CNW – Expelled Student Using Medical Marijuana Sues College for Discrimination

In America today, the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws has turned colleges into a battleground as students who are on medical marijuana come together to challenge campus policies that were formed in a different era.

Students disciplined for using medical marijuana in legal states are filing lawsuits against their schools. College officials argue that if the colleges fail to adhere to the federal law that terms marijuana as an illegal drug that is not accepted for medical use, their college could lose federal funding.

Sheida Assar has polycystic ovary syndrome whose symptom is chronic pain. She uses medical marijuana to manage her pain. Last month, she was expelled from Gateway Community College in Phoenix after testing positive for marijuana, which violated the school’s drug policy, said Assar.

According to Assar, an instructor told her that as long as she presented her medical marijuana card, she would have no problems. She further said that she was studying diagnostic medical sonography and never attended class under the influence and that she uses medical marijuana to help with insomnia.

The 31-year-old Assar said that she was yanked out of class like a criminal in the middle of school and escorted to administration. She further said that under the Arizona medical marijuana law, the act was outright discrimination and violation of her rights.

Nursing students and other medical specialties who must undergo compulsory drug testing as per the school policies are the ones raising the legal challenges.

The college employees who serve the students with their health-related needs are the ones who issued Assar and other students with the right to use medical marijuana, only for the higher ranking officials to issue disciplinary action later on.

Assar said that she is suing Gateway for the money spent on tuition, which was $2000 and other educational expenses. She also intends to seek more money in damages. She further said that her lawyer contacted the school.

A 2012 state law that termed it illegal and criminal to possess or consume marijuana in college campuses was overturned last year in a ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court.

Christine Lambrakis, the Gateway spokeswoman, said that she could not comment on Assar’s status at the school and that the college is still prohibiting the use of marijuana. She further noted that although the policies will not change in the meantime, the school is working on reviewing them.

Experts expect the entire marijuana industry, including Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) and Dama Financial to follow these cases brought against colleges since the outcome is likely to prompt states to compel higher education institutions to bring their policies into alignment with the current medical marijuana laws.

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420 with CNW – Bernie Sanders Releases His Proposal for Legalizing Marijuana at 4:20

On Thursday, Senator Bernie Sanders released his proposal for legalizing marijuana at 4.20 pm EST. Among weed users 4.20 is referred to as weed or marijuana day.

Senator Sanders is a Democratic presidential candidate, and he proposes to legalize marijuana through executive action within 100 days. His proposal also addresses the potential problems of marijuana and criticizes the method some states have used to legalize the drug. His plan also limits the size and scope of the cannabis industry by implementing procedures that ensure that marijuana legalization offers benefit to the people of color.

He says his first move will be to give a direct order of marijuana declassification as a controlled substance to the Attorney General. Declassification of marijuana is the process of removing it from the list of controlled substances and legalizing it at the federal level.

Senator Sanders’ intention is to push Congress to legalize marijuana permanently at the federal level after which the states would be permitted to legalize cannabis within their states.

Marijuana remains illegal federally despite being legalized in Washington DC and 11 other states.

The federal law has imposed several barriers on state-legal marijuana businesses and among these barriers is that the businesses operate on a cash-only basis since banks would be breaking federal law if they conducted business with marijuana businesses. Furthermore, the inability of marijuana businesses to file several deductions causes their income tax to increase to 90 percent-plus. The classification of marijuana as a controlled substance is also a reason why the restrictions are there. However, compared to other drugs, federal punishment for marijuana is lenient.

His administration plans on rallying the state and federal authorities to decriminalize past marijuana convictions. He also plans on setting up an independent clemency board responsible for granting early release to those who are federally convicted, as noted in his criminal justice reforms.

In his proposal, he promises to create a $20 billion grant program from marijuana tax revenue for black entrepreneurs who have challenges accessing capital for their businesses and an additional $10 billion grant program for companies in disadvantaged areas owned or controlled by people who have been arrested for marijuana crimes.

He also promises a $10 billion grant program for former marijuana convicts to start growing marijuana in their rural or urban farms and a development fund of $10 billion for the communities most affected by the War on Drugs.

Sanders also plans on sensitizing marijuana businesses to transition into non-profits, to ban products and labels meant to attract the young generation as well as ban other companies producing products that cause cancer such as tobacco companies.

Except for Joe Biden, all other Democrats are in support of marijuana legalization. A recent survey by Gallup showed that 66 percent of Americans are in favor of legalization, and this includes 76 percent of Democrats and 51 percent Republicans.

Many are eager to hear what marijuana companies like Willow Biosciences Inc. (CSE: WLLW) and LiveWire Ergogenics Inc. (OTC: LVVV) have to say about these proposals and their practicability.

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CBDNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc.’s (MCOA) hempSMART(TM) Enters CBD Beverage Supply Pact with MCTC Holdings

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, hempSMART(TM), Inc., has entered into a CBD beverage product supply agreement with MCTC Holdings, Inc. (OTC: MCTCD) (OTC: MCTC). Under the agreement, hempSMART(TM) will market MCTC’s powdered drink mixes and other CBD edibles online and via hempSMART’s network marketing partners. The products, branded under Hemp You Can Feel(TM), will be based on the MCTC’s patent-pending cannabinoid infusion technologies that offer high bioavailability of cannabinoids. “Over the past few quarters we have gained traction with our products here in the U.S. and in our new European markets,” hempSMART(TM) COO Trevor Muehlfelder said in the news release. “These new products, which are based on unique and highly bioactive infusion technologies, fit well within our product line. We are looking forward to rolling out these products across our marketing channels.”

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420 with CNW – Connecticut Lawmakers Approve More Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions

The lawmakers in Connecticut have allowed more medical marijuana qualifying conditions. On Tuesday, the General Assembly Regulations Review Committee added five qualifying conditions for adults. Two of the five conditions are intractable neuropathic pain and Tourette syndrome. Patients under the age of 18 with the two ailments were are also approved to use medical marijuana.

In a written statement, Michelle H. Seagull, the Consumer Protection Commissioner, thanked the members of the Regulations Review Committee and the Board of Physicians for the addition of the qualifying conditions. She further said that it is good to know that medical marijuana will be available to more patients who are suffering from debilitating diseases. Seagull is also looking forward to working on the program.

The regulations will be submitted to the Secretary of State’s office to be finalized, and then posted online.

In addition to the two approved conditions, the General Assembly Regulations Review Committee also approved interstitial cystitis, median arcuate ligament syndrome and vulvodynia, and vulva burning. Chronic pain was approved by the Medical Marijuana Program Board as a qualifying condition last month; however, the Regulations Review Committee did not vote for it on Tuesday.

In Connecticut, 37,080 patients are participating in the medical marijuana program. Currently, there 36 qualifying conditions for adult patients and ten qualifying conditions for patients under the age of 18.

There are 15 medical marijuana dispensaries and four producers licensed to operate within the state. Three more dispensaries are in the process of being opened after they were issued with licenses.

The medical marijuana program was launched in 2012. At that time, there were only 11 qualifying conditions. These included cancer, glaucoma, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). The program has expanded over the years to include other conditions such as cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and other terminal illnesses that require end of life care.

The legislators approved Medical marijuana for minors in 2016, and their qualifying conditions included severe epilepsy and uncontrolled intractable seizure disorder.

The state approval process is still ongoing for the additional qualifying conditions so it is expected that as more information becomes available regarding other conditions which can be managed using medical marijuana, the responsible body will receive testimony on the same and add those conditions without having to involve the lawmakers.

This approach of modifying the list of qualifying conditions without the seeking approval from lawmakers I a good one because it saves a lot of time and sidesteps partisan politics which can at times derail otherwise good programs.

One is led to imagine that marijuana companies like The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) and VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) must be glad that the pool of patients who can benefit from medical marijuana in Connecticut has been widened.

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420 with CNW – Marijuana Legalization Support Undiminished by Vaping Injuries, Gallup Poll Finds

According to a survey released by Gallop on Wednesday, two-thirds (66%) of all Americans are in favor of legalizing marijuana. This shows that the support for marijuana policy reforms has not dwindled in the face of the vaping-related injuries outbreak despite the opponents investing their efforts to pin this on marijuana legalization.

Gallup has been polling on marijuana legalization since 1969, and in 2005 the support was at 36%.

In the analysis of the latest figures, Gallup’s Jeffrey M. Jones wrote that the states’ and public opinion have increasing become pro-marijuana.

In the U.S, 11 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use while others plans on doing it during the 2020 legislative sessions. Others are opting to refer the matter to voters during the coming elections.

Jones further wrote that when supporters of marijuana legalization are based on gender, education, income, region, urban or rural, the difference is insignificant because 60% to 70% of them are in favor of legalization. However, the difference is significant across party lines with 51% of Republicans and 76% of Democrats in favor, while 68% of independents also favor the reforms.

All key Democrats except former Vice President Joe Biden are in support of marijuana legalization.

Although it is still unclear if President Donald Trump prefers federal legalization laws, he seems to be for the states to set their own marijuana policies, said Gallup.

Trump has openly said that if a bill is introduced paving way for states to be allowed to enact their cannabis laws without federal interference, he will sign it into law.

According to the new survey by Gallup, the majority of Americans irrespective of the age (as long as you are under 65) support legalization while 49% are opposed.

The overwhelming support of 81% for marijuana legalization is by Americans under the age of 30.

Gallup found that the majority of racial and ethnic groups are in favor of legalization; however, less support is noticed in the Hispanics.

Gallup’s recent survey, which included 1,526 adults, was conducted amidst daily news and health bulletins of hundreds of people suffering from a lung-related injuries linked to vaping cannabis products.

Rep. Andy Harris and Smart Approach to Marijuana, which is a prohibitionist organization, argue that the states and the advocates for legalization should slow down on the push for the reforms in the face of the recent outbreaks.

Only a handful of people affected got the vaping products from licensed dispensaries; most of those affected purchased from the illegal market.

Despite the several warnings and the negative press, the majority of the Americans are still in support of legalization and regulated sales of marijuana, said Justin Strekal, the NORML Political Director. He further added that it is imperative to end prohibition and adopt best practices for the regulatory authorities to oversee a thriving consumer marketplace.

In conclusion, Gallup wrote that there is a probability that the support for legalization will continue to expand in the years ahead due to generational differences.

Cannabis industry watchers believe that companies like Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) and HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) agree with Gallup and see support for legalization soaring in the coming months.

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HempNewsBreaks – HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) Poised to Profit as CBD, Hemp Demand Rises

HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC), a hemp-biomass processing entity, is set to profit as hemp-biomass production is anticipated to continue to increase due to legislative changes and the growing demand for CBD products. An article discussing the company reads, “The company has signed numerous strategic agreements that maximize its hemp-biomass processing potential. Recently, HTC announced its entry into an identity preserved (‘IDP’) hemp-biomass-production tolling agreement. The agreement covers 4,200 to 5,000 acres of hemp in Saskatchewan, Canada. Based on the agreement, HTC will process five million kilograms of IDP hemp-biomass to produce full-spectrum oil and/or pure-CBD isolate.”

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