More And More Women Are Taking CBD

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April 11, 2022

With all of these benefits and more, you can’t deny that CBD is an essential supplement that women can benefit from at all stages in their lives.

More and more women are taking CBD and demand for cannabidiol (CBD) products continues to soar. In 2020, the value of the CBD market reached $2.8 billion, according to data from Grand View Research. Its healing benefits are what drives the demand, along with an increasing acceptance in its use since CBD is the most popular cannabinoid due to the absence of psychoactive effects compared to THC.

It may be surprising to learn that women have been significant in spurring CBD market growth for many years now. A 2018 study showed that more women use CBD compared to men, and a study that same year by Ease that analyzed 450,000 cannabis consumers showed that female baby boomers were the biggest segment of CBD users. A more recent survey found that women were more likely to use CBD for a medical condition, and men tended to use CBD for overall health and wellness.

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While the conditions that cannabis has been proven to treat aren’t gender-specific, for a great deal of them, women lacked access to proven safe remedies for women’s health problems. That’s why it’s become so much easier to supplement with CBD for overall women’s health; it can be taken in many forms the way you would supplement with other things such as vitamins.

Additionally, women can safely take oils and other consumption methods without having to worry about side effects. And there are a growing number of women who are taking CBD-based medicines even without consulting their doctors, thanks to the research and anecdotal support that can be found online and within our communities.

Let’s take a look at the reasons why CBD is the best and safest supplement out there for women’s health.

Pain

Men and women perceive pain differently, and there are biological reasons for this.

Women are prone to fluctuating female hormones, which can affect how pain is perceived. An example of this is when the menstrual cycle is ongoing or after menopause, there is an increase in pain receptor activity due to lower estrogen levels. This will then result in the body becoming more sensitive to pain. In addition, women possess greater nerve density, which causes them to experience pain more intensely compared to men.

CBD can be used to treat many pain conditions including migraines, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and so much more. Women are prone to all kinds of pain in all stages of life, and these are where CBD can help because CBD reduces pain when it interacts with the endocannabinoid system to cut down on inflammation.

Pelvic Pain

With at least 6.5 million women in the US alone suffering from endometriosis, and a majority of women struggling with dysmenorrhea during their periods, pelvic pain is simply something men do not understand but has become a normal part of women’s lives.

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However, pain shouldn’t be normal. Some 20% of women have dysmenorrhea bad enough that it can interfere with daily activities, and for those who struggle with endometriosis, we can tell you that the pain can sometimes be much worse than childbirth. CBD is an excellent tool that can help ease the inflammation causing both of these conditions as well as the flare-ups of endometriosis.

Last year, a survey conducted by researchers linked with the University of Michigan revealed that women who struggle with chronic pelvic pain use CBD frequently to help them with their symptoms. They also use it instead of other prescription medications, says the data, which has been published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.These findings were similar with others, verifying that more and more women use cannabis products to treat chronic pelvic pain while reducing dependence on opioid medications.

Remedy Review, a natural health product website, polled some 1,000 women to see how they make use of CBD. Pain relief was touted as among the top reasons why Generation X females use CBD, though baby boomers also use CBD for pain relief.

Beauty

These days, CBD can be found in countless serums and other beauty products. Studies show that CBD is beneficial in treating and preventing acne breakouts because of its ability to reduce skin inflammation while regulating oil production.

RELATED: Is CBD Good For Your Skin?

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These benefits also extend to its anti-aging properties. CBD is a powerful antioxidant that does an excellent job of eliminating the signs of aging. You can consume CBD orally but also apply it topically through serums as well as creams and lotions to enjoy localized benefits on your face to prevent wrinkles.

Anxiety and Depression

Women are doubly prone to anxiety and depression no matter what age, compared to men. Many of these mood changes are caused by hormonal changes, but there are other factors too, such as life experiences and some inherited traits.

The risk for developing depression begins in puberty, which is when women are exposed to fluctuating hormone changes. It continues during premenstrual times of the month, pregnancy, postpartum depression, then perimenopause and then finally, menopause. Women who supplement with CBD can greatly benefit from its ability to help provide balance to the hormones; a study even shows that it can also help to regulate the production of cortisol, a stress-activating hormone.

Sex

CBD-infused lubricants are helping countless women find joy in their sex lives again. These greatly alleviate dryness and the pain associated with sexual intercourse that some women suffer from. You can also take CBD orally to promote muscle relaxation, while treating performance anxiety.

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With all the stress and mental health problems that women are prone to, it can make enjoying sex difficult which is evident in painful intercourse. CBD can help with that too. THC-infused lubricants are newer to the market but are getting strong reviews from couples where access to these products is more available.

With all these benefits and more, one can’t deny that CBD is an essential supplement that women can benefit from at all stages in their lives.

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission.

Consumers Say Massachusetts Weed Is ‘Garbage’

Maria Loreto

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April 10, 2022

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Consumers Say Massachusetts Weed Is ‘Garbage’

Seasoned weed users claim that the cannabis market in Massachusetts sells subpar weed at premium prices.

Legal marijuana has led to a lot of perks. Aside from the fact that cannabis is more accepted and is less of a taboo topic, there’s a wide variety of products. Cannabis comes in all shapes and sizes and, if you know where to look, is of reliably solid quality. Except in the Bay State, where consumers say Massachusetts weed is “garbage”

The Boston Globe reports that dozens of marijuana connoisseurs have been complaining about the quality of their state’s weed. Most agree that while cannabis has improved with its legalization, the state produces mediocre weed and sells it at premium prices.

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“It’s garbage,” said Warren Lynch. “The market here is dominated by nasty corporate schwag.”

“People from other states don’t want our weed when they visit,” said Chandra Batra. “They think it’s a bad joke.” They share that those who know better prefer to purchase cannabis illegally or to go out of state for their medical marijuana.

Some of the problems that consumers recall include purchasing prepackaged flower from dispensaries, preventing them from interacting with the product and noticing its qualities, one of the main ways in which cannabis connoisseurs can tell whether or not they are handling a good batch of weed. These problems were augmented by COVID-19, which prevented people from handling a variety of products or spending extended periods of time in dispensaries.

While people’s taste in cannabis is subjective, qualities like sticky buds, bright colors, milky trichomes, and strong smells are all associated with a better experience. This isn’t at the forefront of the majority of cannabis consumers, but it’s still an issue for long-term consumers.

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Cannabis growers and cultivators from Massachusetts claim that many of their problems stem from a young industry, ones that aren’t exclusively limited to Massachusetts. “What you saw a lot of in Massachusetts, especially early on, was people sacrificing quality to pass testing through a quick-drying process,” said Brandon Pollock, chief executive of the cannabis firm Theory Wellness.

Experts claim that good cannabis comes when batches are made with care, usually in smaller amounts. Still, in most legal states, the cannabis industry is busy establishing itself and producing sufficient products to satisfy people’s demands.

What Every Parent Should Know About Giving Their Kid CBD

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Terry Hacienda

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April 10, 2022

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What Every Parent Should Know About Giving Their Kid CBD

Result of a recent poll revealed that some three-quarters of parents in the United States view CBD as a good alternative for their children when conventional medications don’t work.

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission.

When a child is suffering, parents will naturally do anything they can do to help them. It can get especially challenging and emotionally taxing for parents of children who are diagnosed with treatment-resistant or difficult-to-treat conditions such as epilepsy, autism, chronic pain, anxiety, and more. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has only approved one condition that can be legally treated with CBD and that is epilepsy.

In 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex, a cannabis-based drug that was recommended for its use on certain types of epilepsy. Since then, there have been other similar pharmaceutical versions that are used for epilepsy. However, what about the CBD oils that are popularly used and can even be purchased online and in convenience stores?

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That hasn’t stopped parents from exploring the use of CBD for their children. After all, it has a very good safety profile — it doesn’t even get you high. Result of a recent poll revealed that some three-quarters of parents in the United States view CBD as a good alternative for their children when conventional medications don’t work.

Additionally, 83% of the respondents believe that the FDA should be regulating CBD products, and 74% think that using it should require a prescription from doctors. The results also showed that more than 90% of parents have never given their children CBD, while 2% have, and 4% have considered giving it. For the parents who have given or have considered, 29% said that they discussed it with their healthcare providers. The most common reasons that parents give their children CBD was anxiety followed by sleep problems, ADHD, muscle pain, autism, and lastly, overall health.

These results reveal that even though CBD is so easily accessible and legal, parents still don’t know much about it. In fact, some of them even think that it’s the same thing as cannabis.

Having said that, parents, here’s the low-down on CBD and what you need to know about using it for your kids:

Cannabidiol doesn’t get you high. It’s tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that does that, and provided that you are buying your cannabis from a reputable brand, then you shouldn’t have to worry about its THC content.

CBD oils sold at pharmacies and dispensaries that are intended for medical or pediatric use will usually indicate its CBD to THC ratio, and you can safely buy one from a licensed dispensary with the least THC ratio possible such as 1, and have peace of mind that your child won’t get high. Having a tiny amount of THC usually cannot be felt and in many cases can even enhance the therapeutic benefits of CBD.

Kids may be able to feel the effects of CBD faster and stronger. This means that if you decide to medicate your child with CBD, you must always do so in a safe and controlled environment such as your home.

If your kid is a teenager, don’t allow driving after they are medicating. While CBD generally doesn’t impair us adults, it may have a different effect on young kids whose brains are still developing. This is especially important if your child is still new to CBD medication, and both of you are still gauging how it feels with them.

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Some common effects that kids can feel when medicating with CBD include fatigue, sedation, decreased appetite, or diarrhea.

Don’t just buy CBD products online. Always research the brand before buying, whether it’s for yourself or for your kids.

What you read online may tell you that CBD is safe, gentle, and harmless. But remember that for children, this can be 100% not the case especially if you aren’t buying from a reputable, renowned manufacturer. It’s bad enough that the CBD industry is unregulated as it is, but when consumers accidentally buy without doing the proper research, this is where the danger can come in.

Many CBD oils and other products that are sold on the internet can contain ingredients that are harmful, and companies aren’t mandated to disclose all the ingredients they use since the FDA doesn’t require them to in order to be sold online. It simply isn’t safe, whether for child or adult, to consume just any cannabis product. Always look for a certificate of analysis (COA) which reputable manufacturers provide with their products.

CBD is effective in treating a range of pediatric conditions. Having said all that, it’s in your (and your child’s) best interest not to give CBD oil without recommendations from a medical professional. Now as long as it has been legally purchased and with a recommendation, using CBD correctly can be extremely effective in treating conditions that affect children including ADHD, seizures, depression, anxiety, and autism.

Doctors will be able to provide guidance on the right dosage as well as the CBD-THC ratio based on the condition you are trying to treat. Just be careful not to treat CBD oil as a cure-all.

CBD can have interactions with other medications your kid may be taking. This is another important reason why you should be consulting with a medical professional before giving CBD to your kids.

Taking cannabis medication combined with pharmaceutical medications may have an impact on liver function as well as the enzymes that the body requires to metabolize medications.

Most importantly, always talk to your child’s physician before putting them on CBD. The good news is that more and more medical providers are already becoming knowledgeable on the therapeutic effects of CBD, so even if the case isn’t epilepsy, they may have up-to-date information on treating certain pediatric cases as well as news on the best products or dosage to best help your child.

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission.

New York Prepares For Billion-Dollar Marijuana Industry — Here’s How

Benzinga Staff Writer

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April 10, 2022

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New York Prepares For Billion-Dollar Marijuana Industry — Here’s How

By Maureen Meehan

Now that the great state of New York has fully legalized cannabis and future participants are already applying for business licenses, the Workforce Development Institute and Cornell University have teamed up to form the Cannabis Workforce Initiative (CWI).

As state regulators begin the licensing process, members of this joint effort are seeking to connect people interested in joining the industry, especially those applying for social equity licenses, with the educational and training resources they’ll need to be successful.

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How Will It Work?

The CWI initiative is developing a system of outreach and education for employers, organizations and individuals looking to get into the industry, including those with criminal records and others harmed by cannabis criminalization. Indeed, Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged $200 million to support social equity applicants.

Start With A Survey

According to a national survey undertaken by the CWI to determine possible stakeholder needs, out of the nearly 100 respondents, 60% said they either plan to or are already operating in New York and eight in 10 said they want to learn about state and federal labor and employment laws. The survey also suggests that dispensary positions will be the most in-demand jobs, followed by cultivators and inventory specialists and that customer service will be the most in-demand skill.

“Our work is very exciting. We are participating in the building of a new major industry in New York state, one that has the potential to be a game-changer for New York’s citizens and communities who have suffered due to the criminalization of cannabis and other workers who often work in substandard conditions for little pay,” said Esta Bigler of Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations who is heading up the legal education portion of CWI.

Workforce Development Institute’s executive director, Amy Desjardins, said her team is also encouraged by the survey results.

“It is clear that, while there is general support for New York’s social equity goals among employers, there is also a role for CWI to fill as the bridge between social equity job seekers and the industry’s high-road employers,” Desjardins said.

“Our aim is to help New York state make good on its promise of restorative justice in the adult-use cannabis industry. Along with our ongoing research and outreach, this survey is a key tool to make sure we’re hearing from the industry directly.”

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and has been reposted with permission.

A Guide To CBD Rosin, What Is It And How Does It Work?

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Terry Hacienda

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April 9, 2022

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A Guide To CBD Rosin, What Is It And How Does It Work?

Rosin is an excellent way for medical patients to get the most out of CBD. There are many ways to consume it, and there are no side effects if you accidentally consume too much.

The world of cannabis concentrates isn’t just reserved for people who want to get high as a kite for fun. Concentrates are renowned for being extremely potent and powerful. They contain significantly higher concentrations of cannabinoids, and in the case of THC sometimes 80% and up. For medical users, that means you’re consuming a strong source of cannabinoids that can have profound therapeutic effects for a range of conditions. So here is a guide for CBD Rosin, what is it and how does it work.

However, cannabis concentrates aren’t necessarily for getting high. That’s what intimidates people so much about it. But did you know that CBD concentrates exist too?

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Rosin is one of the most popular forms of concentrates around, and it also comes in CBD forms. This is an excellent way to medicate for people suffering from severe anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, stress, depression, and many other conditions. If you are interested in benefiting from the healing properties of CBD without the high, or are an experienced CBD user who is keen to try out a new consumption method, CBD rosin could be your next favorite.

What Is CBD Rosin?

Just like its THC counterpart, CBD rosin is a highly potent and solvent-less concentrate. It’s made using high-end processing equipment, though it can also be made at home. CBD rosin can be consumed in a variety of ways: dabbed, processed into a topical, added to a joint, infused into edibles, and so much more. It comes in a range of forms including oil and tinctures; these are full-spectrum products that are made with all compounds of the hemp plant. Unlike THC-based rosin, CBD rosin will not get you high.

The main benefit of consuming CBD rosin is that its therapeutic effects are felt immediately. You need a significantly smaller amount to feel its effects compared to when you smoke flower or consume edibles. Best of all, you don’t get a head high the way you would with THC concentrates because it can have as much as 85% CBD with less than 0.3% THC. Additionally, since CBD rosin is a full-spectrum extract, you also get all the other good stuff including minor cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes. These are all what most medical marijuana patients look for.

When shopping for CBD rosin online, you might find that they are more rare compared to CBD made out of solvent-based extraction methods. That’s because it can be a little more tricky and challenging to make compared to other extraction methods involving solvents, but discerning consumers know that CBD rosin is worth the price and the effort to make (if you decide to make it yourself) because it results in a cleaner product that is also potent and more aromatic. An ice water bath or a heat/rosin press is usually necessary to make CBD rosin.

Since there are no chemicals that are required to make CBD rosin, this is also the top choice for health conscious consumers who only want clean and fast-acting cannabis medicine.

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To summarize, here are the benefits of CBD rosin:

Clean and safe: the production process for making CBD rosin doesn’t need any chemicals
No solvents: again, since there are no residual chemicals made for high-quality CBD rosin, you get a clean and pure product that gives you peace of mind you aren’t consuming any harmful matter or toxins
Affordable: there is a great deal of good quality CBD rosin out there that is affordable. You don’t need a lot to enjoy its benefits, even if you decide to splurge on a mid-range or high-end product.
Fast-acting: because CBD rosin is so concentrated, you can feel its effects within seconds of consuming it no matter how you decide to ingest it.
Easy to make: if you decide to make your own CBD rosin, it’s simple to do especially if you already have some experience making concentrates or have a rosin press.

Best Ways To Consume CBD Rosin

There are many kinds of CBD rosin out there, as we mentioned earlier.

You can experiment with various methods of consumption to find one that suits you the most. If you do decide to dab it, remember that you should always heat the heating element or the nail properly as you inhale it. It’s always recommended to go with lower temperatures whenever dabbing even if it’s CBD and not THC. Practice the same kind of guidelines as you would when dabbing THC for the first time: start small.

While consuming high amounts of CBD isn’t dangerous, you could get more sedated than you were hoping, and you could end up sleepy. This would not be ideal if you have to drive, or aren’t in the comforts of your own home.

Many consumers medicate with CBD rosin by consuming oils or tincture versions underneath the tongue. This is a discreet way to medicate with small dosages, allowing you more control compared to a dab. In addition, sublingual absorption provides a fast way to enable CBD to get to the bloodstream. When you consume CBD rosin with just the right amount, you can enjoy its effects which work in your endocannabinoid system to promote healing and homeostasis, while you will feel calm and relaxed.

There are also ready-to-eat CBD edibles that have been made with rosin, such as gummies and other candies. These products make it quick and easy to medicate without having to do anything else.

Conclusion

CBD rosin is an excellent way for medical patients to get the most out of CBD. There are many ways you can consume it, and there are no side effects if you accidentally consume too much — except for the fact that you will be extremely sedated, so always experiment in the safety of your own home.

This article was created in partnership Cannabis.net.

Airport Cannabis Amnesty Boxes Aren’t Being Used — Here’s Why

Maria Loreto

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April 9, 2022

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Airport Cannabis Amnesty Boxes Aren’t Being Used — Here’s Why

Cannabis amnesty boxes are supposed to provide an easy out for people who are carrying weed in an airport. This hasn’t been the case.

Following the decriminalization of marijuana in Chicago, authorities wanted to remind people that while marijuana might be legal in their state, it isn’t legal in others, much less on flights. So the Chicago Police Department added some bright green amnesty boxes to two of their main airports, where people could put their weed and leave the state, facing no repercussions. The catch? No one uses them.

“The boxes, placed at the end of every TSA checkpoint at both O’Hare and Midway, were in place once the new cannabis law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. The boxes are where travelers can safely dispose of cannabis and cannabis products prior to travel, as they still remain illegal under federal law,” Maggie Huynh, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, told USA Today back in 2020.

The amnesty boxes are located in the city’s two principal airports, locations where there should be plenty of traffic. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, since January 2020, there have only been 34 collections made from these boxes. This information was gathered via Chicago Police logs, which go into even deeper detail as to how useless these boxes are.

Only half of the logs show that cannabis or something leafy that could be misconstrued as cannabis are placed in these boxes. The other half is made up of plastic bags and other forms of trash, showing that people confuse these boxes with regular trash bins.

Never saw one of these before. At O’Hare International Airport, Chicago. Recreational #Cannabis just got legal here on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/zVh0ATuaVv

— Kevin Davis (@KevDavis) January 3, 2020

While clearly made with good intentions and the wish to prevent trouble for people who have weed on themselves in the wrong place, airports haven’t made any arrests regarding cannabis. The only weed-related altercation that occurred following the addition of the amnesty boxes was an instance where someone managed to steal some weed before the police could retrieve it. The person escaped, but the amnesty boxes are now bolted to the floor.

For now, it appears that amnesty boxes don’t serve much of a purpose, outside of holding trash. Now on to the important question: what happens with that weed?

Majority Of Europeans Support Legal Weed, But Which Country Will Do Something About It?

Benzinga Staff Writer

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April 9, 2022

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Majority Of Europeans Support Legal Weed, But Which Country Will Do Something About It?

The EU’s openness to cannabis legalization should not come as a surprise as Europeans are witnessing the economic benefits in the United Stated, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Nina Zdinjak

Europeans are becoming more open to embracing cannabis legalization, according to new polling data released by Hanway Associates and reported by Curaleaf International, one of the vertically integrated marijuana companies in Europe.

The data revealed that the majority of Europeans support legal, government-regulated marijuana sales to adults over 18. The survey questioned more than 9,000 people, out of which 55% said they are in favor of legal recreational cannabis, 20% said they were indifferent and the remaining 25% were against it.

Furthermore, some 48% support regulated retail marijuana shops, 35% favor home cultivation and 32% support social clubs. Interestingly, home grow garner the most opposition with 41% against it.

Europe & Cannabis

The EU’s openness to cannabis legalization should not come as a surprise as Europeans are witnessing the economic benefits in the United Stated, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when cannabis use jumped and lots of money was made selling and delivering it during the lockdown.

What’s more, numerous European countries have legalized marijuana for specific medical purposes and others have decriminalized general use while some are currently testing these two options in the form of pilot programs, such as France.

Just last year, Luxembourg was the first European country to legalize growing weed for personal use, while Malta became the first on the continent to officially legalize cannabis. Many industry experts believe that Germany might be next in line to go fully recreational.

Some five years ago Germany decriminalized medical cannabis. Last year’s analyses from the Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) at Dusseldorf Heinrich Heine University suggested that a fully legal cannabis market could bring Germany up to €3.4 billion ($3.85 billion) in tax revenue.

“There is clear political desire and willingness in Germany to legalize recreational use,” Curaleaf CEO Joe Bayern told Reuters. “Given it (Germany) is the largest economy in Europe, we think it will lead the way and create a domino effect for the rest of the continent.”

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The European market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 67.4% from 2021 to reach €3.2 billion ($3.49 billion) by 2025, according to a report by the research firm Prohibition Partners.

“This report makes it evident the majority of Europeans want to see recreational cannabis available in a way that allows adults access to high-quality products that are regulated,” Antonio Costanzo, Curaleaf International CEO stated. “As the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a market-leading medical cannabis offering in nine European countries, I believe Curaleaf International is ideally positioned to leverage this opportunity. Moreover, our parent company, Curaleaf Holdings, utilises a Multi State Operator model in the USA that can be replicated in Europe to offer us a meaningful first mover advantage.”

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and has been reposted with permission.

People With Long COVID-19 Are More Likely To Suffer From This Serious Condition

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Maria Loreto

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April 8, 2022

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People With Long COVID-19 Are More Likely To Suffer From This Serious Condition

A study found links between COVID-19 and a higher risk for developing a variety of circulatory conditions months after infection.

Long COVID-19 is scary and unpredictable. While researchers are trying their best to understand the disease and its behavior, there’s still much that remains mysterious. A new study found evidence that long COVID-19 is related to serious health conditions developed afterwards, among them: the presence of blood clots.

The study, published in the BMJ. It was a big study, looking over the results of over a million people in Sweden who’d contracted COVID-19 between February 2020 and May 2021. These results were then compared to people of their same gender and age group, who had not contracted COVID-19.

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The results showed that patients who’d had COVID-19 had higher risks of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and bleeding, the three conditions that researchers set out to find. Despite patients clearing their infections, these risks remained for months later.

This isn’t the first study to connect long COVID-19 with a variety of health conditions, including cardiovascular and clotting issues. While infections are related to clotting issues, in the case of COVID-19, this situation is made worse by the severity of the virus. Researchers speculate that COVID-19’s inflammatory response on the immune system could be responsible.

While the study’s results are pretty concerning, it’s important to know that a significant percentage of the data that was gathered occurred during a time where there was no access to vaccines in Sweden. Vaccines are proven to lower the risk of severe COVID-19 infection and would likely influence the amount of people experiencing these type of circulatory problems.

Studies on the effect of long COVID-19 not only help us understand the disease, helping us be more careful about contracting it, but also providing orientation for health care professionals. Knowing that cardiovascular conditions are a risk for people who’ve contracted COVID-19 can help treat others in similar situations and provide faster treatment, saving more lives in the long run.

Will Elon Musk Buying Into Twitter Make The Platform More Cannabis Friendly?

Terry Hacienda

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April 8, 2022

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Will Elon Musk Buying Into Twitter Make The Platform More Cannabis Friendly?

Many predict that Musk will turn around Twitter’s restrictions on cannabis and cryptocurrency promotions for users in the U.S.

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission.

Promotion of cannabis on Twitter may take a better turn in the coming months as Elon Musk gets set to become a member of the social media giant’s board.

Last week, a viral announcement revealed that the richest man in the world had acquired 9.2% of the total shares of Twitter. This announcement has to be one of the most unexpected purchases in the stock market. Hours after this information went viral, Twitter stocks went over the roof.

There is speculation about what this announcement could mean for cannabis advertising on Twitter. Given that Elon Musk is one of the country’s most well-known supporters of cannabis use, There’s a photo of the tech expert smoking weed at a podcast show on the internet.

Cannabis Promotion on Social Media

Cannabis is a federally prohibited drug. Based on this classification, media companies do not allow adverts for the different forms of cannabis products to be published on their platforms. Many cannabis operators face the challenge of advertising their products on mainstream platforms. The prohibition of such advertisements has made it difficult to spread information about cannabis or even get in touch with existing or potential customers. Cannabis businesses can increase profits with social media advertising, more so than with regular brick-and-mortar stores.

Different studies have proved that cannabis is a beneficial drug. However, until the federal laws acknowledge these studies, social media platforms may be forced to maintain their prohibition. Twitter is not the only social media behemoth opposed to cannabis advertisements. Instagram and Facebook also restrict the promotion of the plant. Although some people find ways to work around the restrictions, moderators on the platform quickly delete such posts or accounts as soon as they see them.

Musk’s New Role In Twitter’s Corporation

Elon Musk is one of the most influential people across various social media platforms. He has always been a frontrunner for freedom of speech, and he proved this by refusing to deny Russia access to its servers during the first days of the ongoing Ukraine war.

Musk’s intention for the social media platform is not clear at the moment. But all indicators suggest that he’s here to improve the platform’s adherence to free speech. Last month, he organized a Twitter poll for his followers to state whether or not Twitter practiced adequate free speech. The poll results showed the majority believed the platform was too restrictive.

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During his time as a regular tweep, Musk is famous for using his account to post memes and reply to business critics. Now that he is a board member, the majority hope he’ll stick to his principles of free speech. Twitter’s spokesperson disclosed that the board has little to do with the day-to-day operations of the platform. They only serve as an advisory to the management and employees. However, this doesn’t eliminate Musk’s ability to effect change on the platform. A day after he was announced as the majority shareholder of Twitter stocks, the tech mogul created another poll for his followers to choose whether or not a Twitter edit button was necessary. The majority selected yes.

Hope for Cannabis and Cryptocurrencies

Many predict that Musk will turn around Twitter’s restrictions on cannabis and cryptocurrency promotions for users in the U.S.

Elon Musk is an avid lover of cryptocurrencies. He even holds the nickname “the Father of Dogecoin” due to his instrumental involvement in raising the coin’s valuation in the last year. His interest in cannabis is also not hidden, thanks to his picture on Joe’s podcast, which shows him smoking.

The newly appointed board member will most definitely have specific changes he plans to make during his time as a board member. His penchant for free speech might result in Twitter foregoing some restrictions against cryptos and cannabis. Not for anything, but for Musk’s belief that both products are important to the future. Musk often refers to himself as a “free speech absolutist.” What better way to seal this description than to make sure Twitter begins to accept crypto and cannabis promotions?

What He Truly Wants

One of Musk’s favorite arguments is for Twitter to make its algorithm more accessible to the public and also reduce the requirements needed for the verification of accounts. With a seat at the table, Musk can now begin to push toward this.

On a lighter note, it won’t be surprising to see Musk calling for the removal of crypto scam bots in the coming weeks, what with his dislike for the bots on Twitter. A communications professor at Syracuse University joked that Musk could secretly be planning to destroy the platform rather than make changes. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO now have a war of top managers on Twitter’s platform. With 80 million Twitter followers, he is one of the most followed public figures with no affiliation with the entertainment industry.

Elon Musk Had To Apologize to SpaceX Employees For Smoking Weed With Joe Rogan — Photo by Loren Elliott/Stringer/Getty Images

The Position Of Other Shareholders

Most Twitter investors say they are encouraged by Musk’s new appointment to Twitter’s 12-man board. They believe that Musk would have several ideas to improve how the company and its platform are run. Being as successful as Elon Musk means there is no room for failure.

A few investors claim the new development raises room for concern. This is due to the reports of Musk’s company, Tesla, treating its black workers in a less than acceptable manner. Meredith Benton commented that Musk could indirectly undermine years of thoughtful and strategic management practices that keep the company running as it should.

Bottom Line

Parag Agrawal, Chief Executive Officer of Twitter, tweeted about the board’s delight in having Musk on board. These praises suggest that senior board members and stakeholders in the corporation would be acting on Musk’s different ideas. Note that Elon Musk alone cannot or does not have the authority to add the edit feature to the platform or change the rules and policies of the forum to permit cannabis or crypto promotions. However, he’s in the right spot to induce change from within. Now, he’ll be able to influence other board members and stakeholders on the benefits of the edit button and cannabis acceptance on the social media giant.

Hopefully, Musk will reveal his next step in the coming weeks.

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission.

Biden Probably Won’t Reject Senate-Approved Cannabis Legalization Bill Despite Unclear Stance

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Biden Probably Won’t Reject Senate-Approved Cannabis Legalization Bill Despite Unclear Stance

According to one political scientist, Biden “would be hard-pressed to veto” legislation that supports cannabis use because he can’t allow losing the younger generation of voters.

By Nina Zdinjak

The House of Representatives approved the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, H.R. 3617 on April 1, sending it to Senate. The MORE Act removes cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, allowing states to legalize cannabis, its production and sale, free from federal interference.

What’s next? It’s up to the Senate of course. And, while many industry experts doubt the Senate will approve federal marijuana reform this year, the question also is: What will happen if the MORE Act does pass?

legal marijuana vote — Photo by Tara Winstead via Pexels

The hierarchy says it’s up to President Joe Biden. So, the next question is: Will Biden use his presidential veto to nix the cannabis legalization bill if it reaches his desk?

Risk Of Losing Young Votes

According to Paul Quirk, a political scientist at the University of British Columbia in Canada, Biden “would be hard-pressed to veto” legislation that supports cannabis use because he can’t allow losing the younger generation of voters, reported Newsweek.

“Legalization is favored by two-thirds of all Americans, an even higher percentage of Democrats, and the vast majority of younger people,” Quirk said. “The 18-39-year-old age group is exactly where Biden has lost the most support since his inauguration.”

“Vetoing marijuana legalization would make Biden public-official enemy No. 1 to many of the young voters whose support he badly needs to win back,” he added.

Marsha Cohen, a law professor at UC Hastings College of the Law agrees that signing the MORE Act would enable Biden to get back some young voters, although she also thinks chances are slim that the bill will be approved in the Senate.

“Young people may also be those least likely to be responsive to pollsters right now because they might not care. This [bill] might ‘talk’ to them,” Cohen told Newsweek.

There’s also Lisa Jordan, vice president of marketing at cannabis consultancy firm Canna Advisors, who also doubts there’s a chance Biden will refuse to sign the bill, because of “growing” public support for federal marijuana legalization in the country.

“Signing the bill would be positive for the cannabis industry and serve as a unifying topic across party lines,” Jordan said. “Without a doubt taking the final step to remove federal prohibition on cannabis would make a noticeable improvement in his ratings.”

What Is Biden’s Stance On Cannabis Legalization?

The truth is, it’s not really clear although during his 2020 presidential campaign, Biden repeatedly said he wanted to see marijuana decriminalized and prior cannabis convictions automatically expunged.

After a full year in the Oval Office, Americans have seen neither.

Although the president has been under pressure from all sides, he hasn’t budged despite numerous letters from marijuana advocates, lawmakers, celebrities, and those who have been, and still are, negatively affected by the war on drugs including those who are behind bars for marijuana-related convictions.

A poll conducted in January by YouGov and The Economist revealed that the majority of U.S. residents don’t hold out much hope that the President will make progress on this important reform in 2022. As per the survey, 54% believe that Biden made little to no progress on marijuana decriminalization; 23% said they don’t know and another 23% think he made some or a lot of progress on the matter.

Expectations? Not Many

58% of respondents overall do not expect Biden to make progress on cannabis decriminalization in 2022, with 26% unsure what to expect and only 16% optimistically believing he’ll make some or a lot of progress on the issue. It is important to note that 58% of respondents confirmed they support marijuana decriminalization and 25% do not.

On the other hand, the Biden administration recently expanded its employee conduct guidelines to potentially decline security clearances to people who supported marijuana-related businesses. Some industry experts see this as an indication of possible or imminent federal legalization and the government being prepared with its policies so as to avoid conflicts of interest.

joe biden kamala harris — Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

The same day the MORE Act passed in the House of Representatives on April 1, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki noted that the President thinks there should be a different approach to cannabis laws.

“As the president said during the campaign, our current marijuana laws are not working. He agrees that we need to rethink our approach, including to address the racial disparities and systemic inequities in our criminal justice system, broaden research on the effects of marijuana and support the safe use of marijuana for medical purposes,” Psaki said.

It is also important to note that if the MORE Act does not reach the President’s desk, there are many other cannabis-related bills in line to be considered by the Senate, like Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act – sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and the States Reform Act – sponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC).

Is it possible that none of them will be signed by President Biden?

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and has been reposted with permission.

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