420 with CNW — Biotech Firm Identifies Possible Pathways Explaining How Cannabis Could Help Kids With Autism

Decades after the United States outlawed cannabis and carried out a drug war that had devastating effects on Black and Brown communities, the controversial plant is gaining popularity as an alternative medicine. Although prohibition has significantly hindered cannabis research, studies show that cannabis can be effective against some medical conditions including chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

An early-stage biotech startup called Cannaformatics has recently published research in the “Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research” journal, showing how cannabis can interact with pathways in the brain to reduce autism in kids. Titled “The Potential of Salivary Lipid-Based Cannabis-Responsive Biomarkers to Evaluate Medical Cannabis Treatment in Children with ASD,” the research paper outlines possible pathways for treating juvenile autism.

Specifically, the paper points out 22 new lipid-based biomarkers that can be used to facilitate cannabis treatment in kids with autism spectrum disorder. This includes lipids in the central nervous system that would theoretically allow cannabis to have an effect on the neuron function of children diagnosed with ASD.

Cannaformatics is hoping the discovery of these biomarkers will bring it one step closer to developing personalized services to patients and healthcare providers who would like to use cannabinoid-derived treatments. The company first published a paper from its Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) pilot in December 2021. The pilot ASD study is sponsored by Whole Plant Access for Autism and Canniatric.

The first paper provided evidence of cannabis-responsive biomarkers and established them as a standard tool for determining the effect of medical marijuana. In conjunction, the two research papers illustrate how cannabis-responsive biomarkers could potentially be used to create marijuana treatments for patients and develop next-gen applications and medicines based on cannabinoids.

Cannaformatics CEO and cofounder Itzhak Kurek says that unmasking marijuana’s working mechanisms has allowed the company to show that cannabis-responsive biomarkers can grant clinicians and life-science companies new tools to help them understand how cannabis can help maintain central nervous system homeostasis in kids with ASD.

Research published in the latest paper also opens up new avenues for studying cannabis’ ability to alleviate neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, ALS and Alzheimer’s disease. Cannaformatics is ready to put together the capital it needs to launch its ASD service platform and begin research on cannabis’ impact on neurodegenerative diseases.

According to chief commercial officer Kenneth Epstein, publishing the second paper was an important moment for Cannaformatics as it proves that the company’s technology is valid and places them at the forefront of biotechnology in the medical marijuana treatment segment.

As more research comes out about the potential therapeutic applications of cannabis, the public will keep evolving in its perception of the various marijuana products sold companies such as Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) in the different markets in which they operate.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Preps First Export Following Colombia’s New Export Regulations

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, has announced that Colombia has completed its required regulations to allow cannabis companies operating in the country, including Flora Growth, to export THC and CBD dried flower. The country passed Resolution 539 on April 1, 2022, which is a regulatory checklist for companies; the resolution includes export quotas. The export steps included in the resolution outline adjustments to Flora’s approved 43.6-ton quota, which means the addition of dried flower can be included with FLGC’s existing purchase agreements from countries including Germany, Israel, Australia, South Africa, Portugal and Malta. According to the company, the updated regulation also includes a requirement for genetics registrations for all high-THC cultivars. The company also noted that its quota already permitted the export of derivative products produced at its cultivation facility. “Flora applauds the recent announcement by the Colombian government as we have been working diligently to have all the necessary approvals and capabilities available to produce high THC flower, including multiple cannabis strains with THC levels over 20 percent,” said Flora Growth’s chief commercial officer Jason Warnock in the press release. “This resolution also clears the path to export dried CBD flower to markets including the United States where Flora already sells hundreds of CBD products via owned brands like JustCBD, MIND, and Mambe.”

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420 with CNW — How Marijuana Growers Can Reduce Their Eco Impact by Using Living Soil

Contrary to what many may think, growing cannabis isn’t as easy as throwing seeds into a hole and watering them every few days. It’s an intensive process that requires plenty of dedication to detail throughout every stage to ensure the plants come up healthy and in plenty.

In addition, marijuana cultivation isn’t always easy on the environment. A single cannabis plant can drink up to a gallon of water per day and requires 16 essential nutrients to grow healthy and strong. Studies have found that without proper regulations and growing practices in place, marijuana grows can contribute to ecological issues, including water waste, land degradation, and even wildlife deaths.

Although some of these issues occur due to illegal cannabis grows on public land, unscrupulous licensed growers can also contribute to environmental degradation due to poor growing practices. One solid way for marijuana cultivators to reduce their impact on the environment is to use “living soil.”

Living soil refers to growing material such as compost that’s teeming with microorganisms such as protozoa, healthy bacteria, amoebas, and worms as well as their casings. It could even contain glacial rock dust and kelp extract.

This living soil is a much cleaner alternative to filling your grow medium with artificial nutrients than throwing it away once the plants are mature. Living soil also reduces the need for pesticides and fungicides because it spawns strong plants that can fight these issues themselves.

This soil could also be a cost-effective way of growing cannabis. According to Tom Moylan, the director of cultivation at Maryland-based cannabis company Culta, using living soil for cannabis grows will be significantly cheaper in the long run. While building up a reserve of organic soil may be a little costly, the investment will start to pay off by the second year.

Culta, which grows cannabis outdoors, was using around 20 tons of soil when it started its outdoor cultivation operation. This soil would have had to be replaced each year, increasing the company’s operational costs as well as its impact on the environment.

However, living soil doesn’t need to be replaced every year. Moylan says that once the soil and nutrients are mixed and installed in growing beds, the mixture can be used for years. Culta has also included cover crops to reduce erosion caused by aerating the soil and to increase the nitrogen content in the soil.

The resulting grow medium is full of nutrients and retains water naturally, making it suitable for cultivation even when there is drought and extreme heat. Living soil has the potential to significantly reduce impact on the environment by eliminating the need for a new grow medium and artificial nutrients every year.

Since cultivation methods can have an effect on the bottom line of a company, it is likely that established companies such as Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) are exploring all ways to continually reduce their costs and minimize their carbon footprint in every aspect of their operations.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp.’s (NASDAQ: FLGC) CEO Slated to Present Keynote at Upcoming Plant Medicine Week Conference

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, will be participating in the Plant Medicine Week conference, which is scheduled to be held April 5–8, 2022, in Malta. Flora Growth chair and CEO Luis Merchan is the keynote speaker at the four-day event. Merchan’s presentation, titled “Malta — The Gateway to South American and European Cannabis Relations,” is slated to start at 2:30 CET and will focus on the opportunity presented by Malta’s standpoint on cannabis as well as the cost advantages of South American cultivation and the broader European opportunity. The Plant Medicine Week conference in Malta is designed to gather together industry professionals and attendees and provide them with a diverse and inspiring perspective on the latest advances in the cannabis and psychedelics industries; the event agenda features a mix of exhibitions, presentations, discussions and Q&A sessions. In addition to delivering the keynote address, Merchan will be available for meetings with interested media and others who may want to hear about the cannabis opportunity in the European Union, the industry’s need for more sustainable cultivation practices and Flora’s growth strategy. “I’m honored to be keynote speaker at the Plant Medicine Week conference this year in Malta,” said Flora Growth CEO Luis Merchan in the press release. “I look forward to sharing our expertise as a global cultivator and distributor in the international cannabis space and continuing to foster our relationship with the country of Malta, a leader in Europe’s cannabis trade.”

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420 with CNW — UK Attorney Manufactures Wigs from Hemp as Horsehair Wig Alternatives

Last year, a U.K.-based attorney previewed a line of hemp wigs that he would like lawyers in the high courts to start wearing in place of wigs made from horsehair. The attorney, Samuel March, stated that wigs made from horsehair, which have been used for hundreds of years by barristers, could be replaced with hemp-based wigs as they are a more environmentally sustainable and animal-friendly alternative to the former head coverings.

In a recent interview, March explained that hemp was a tough material that would likely not experience issues such as wear and tear, noting that his target market was vegan barristers. March established a company, Hemp & Hemp, to market and distribute the marijuana-based headwear. The company’s website states that it manufactures the first ever vegan-friendly, plant-based wigs for barristers in the world.

While the U.K. government has not been as progressive with regard to cannabis reform, it has embraced the use of hemp in various applications over the years. In the interview, March acknowledged that he wasn’t trying to push his wigs on all lawyers, noting that hemp wigs aren’t for everyone. In addition, he explained that preserving the legal tradition of wearing wigs needed to be made optional for individuals who had Afro hair, those who wore headscarves and turbans, or individuals who felt uncomfortable dressing as a white man circa the 1700s.

March added that not every barrister was male, white and privately educated, which echoes a point made by Leslie Thomas, who criticized the culturally insensitive tradition that requires lawyers to don horsehair wigs in order to appear in court. Thomas, a Black barrister, explained that the wig mandate represented and signified a culturally inconsiderate atmosphere.

This issue is visible in various instances, including one instance when Michael Etienne, who grows his hair in an Afro, was threatened with disciplinary action if he made the decision to not cover his hair using the horsehair wig.

Currently, March’s wig is in its testing phase for interested barristers.

Meanwhile, officials and legislators in other nations have been trying to normalize the use of hemp. For instance, the public transit authority in Berlin offered edible hemp-infused tickets the holiday travel season last year.

In America, the Department of Energy is also funding a project that involves the development of fiber insulation, which has been developed to be better for public health and the environment. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency announced recently that it would be awarding a grant to develop sustainable bricks manufactured from industrial hemp.

While cannabis products such as smokable flower made by entities such as Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) are the most common, more products can be made using this versatile plant, and the world is gradually being introduced to those other products.

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420 with CNW — New Report Shows That Marijuana Legalization Hasn’t Caused Increase in Use Among Youth

Last week, the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education and Regulation released a report showing that the legalization of marijuana at the state-level didn’t lead to an increase in consumption among the youth. The analysis provides insights on various methods of prevention and points to studies which refute claims that the establishment of regulated marijuana markets would lead to an increase in the number of underage individuals consuming cannabis. Such claims have often been made by marijuana prohibitionists.

The tobacco and alcohol industry-backed cannabis policy group has many members, including Constellation Brands, Molson Coors Beverage Company, the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, the National Association of Convenience Stores, Brink’s Company and Altria Client Services. The group is cochaired by Greg Walden, a former Oregon representative, and Tom Daschle, the former Senate Majority Leader, neither of whom cosponsored or sponsored measures to legalize cannabis while in Congress.

The new report also highlights researchers’ findings showing that the use of cannabis among youth either remained unchanged or reduced in regulated marijuana markets. These findings are supported by data from recently conducted federal surveys, with one survey finding that the use of cannabis and overall consumption of illicit substances among youth actually decreased significantly in 2021.

The Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education and Regulation’s evidence from its reports also showed that increased exposure to science-based, community-driven, after-school programming, access to research and government guidance discouraged the underage use of cannabis. The group also argued that establishing regulated marijuana markets could reduce the use of drugs among the youth by undermining the illicit market, where age limits and IDs weren’t imposed.

In addition to this, the group explained that local communities needed to be at the core of efforts to decrease the use and misuse of marijuana among the youth, noting that community approaches needed to be driven by science and data to continuously adapt to changes. The coalition then asserted that federal regulatory systems needed to include policies to finance community systems and ensure that the necessary resources were available.

The group released its report ahead of an event it plans to host soon that will focus on youth prevention. The event will feature Sen. John Hickenlooper, who was the serving governor of Colorado at the time of the state’s vote to legalize adult-use cannabis about a decade ago. Despite opposing it at the time, Hickenlooper oversaw the program’s implementation and has since come around to supporting reform.

Statistics showing that underage use of cannabis actually declines once a state legalizes the herb backs what marijuana industry players such as Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) have always believed that cannabis legalization triggers a positive domino effect on various aspects of society.

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420 with CNW — Canada Introduces Proposal to Increase Marijuana Beverage Purchase Limits

As the cannabis industry matures, the cannabis-infused beverage segment is expected to offer fierce competition to other types of cannabis products. Market experts project that the segment will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 16% to achieve a valuation of $2 billion by 2026.

Canada, which first allowed the production and sale of cannabis beverages in late 2019, has proposed a policy change that would allow consumers to purchase more cannabis beverages at one time. The federal government has asked for public comments regarding a proposed change in cannabis regulation that would increase the number of cannabis beverages consumers are allowed to purchase at a time eightfold.

At the moment, the country’s equivalency rates allow individuals to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis flower but only about two liters of marijuana-infused beverages in public. According to Health Canada, the equivalency rates place limits on the possession and sale of cannabis-infused beverages that other classes of cannabis products don’t have to deal with.

The proposal plans to increase the possession limit for marijuana beverages from 2.1 liters to roughly 17 liters. This will increase the quantity of marijuana beverage equivalent to one gram of dried cannabis flower. However, the proposed rules will not change the country’s cap of 10 mg of THC per container.

The proposed rules have been met with praise by large producers involved in the industry that have spent the past couple of years talking about cannabis’s potential medical benefits.

For example, the Cannabis Council of Canada stated that the proposed changes were timely and would eliminate the error caused by the country’s equivalency rates. The council also noted that the changes would also allow adult Canadians to indulge in a wider variety of products. The business group’s head, George Smitherman, clarified that the proposed rules originated from consultations launched back in December 2020 and were not part of a mandatory review of the original cannabis legislation passed in 2018.

However, not everyone is happy with the proposed changes. Quanta Consulting president Mitchell Osak stated that the proposed rule changes were underwhelming and wouldn’t affect most of the market. Despite this, it is a small step in the right direction, especially since these beverages barely make up 2% of the country’s overall marijuana market. Furthermore, cannabis beverage sales in 2021 paled in comparison to industry experts’ projections.

Figures show that between January and September 2021, only $39.4 million worth of cannabis beverages were sold in the market, which is quite small, especially if one compares this to the $500 million market projection made by Deloitte.

As the rules around cannabis beverage sales continue to evolve, companies such as Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) could have a better chance to attract new customers who would like the social aspects of drinking without the adverse effects, including a hangover.

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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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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 — 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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