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Innovative Cannabis Delivery Technology Boosts Discovery, Momentum in Biotech Sectors

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Medicinal plants, Neurochemistry, Medicine, Cannabis smoking, Herbalism, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Health, Nicotine, Effects of cannabis, Medical cannabis, Cannabis

Enter drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTC: LXRP) ( LXRP Profile ), which recently announced a significant breakthrough in alternative nicotine delivery technology that was first proven effective in cannabinoid or CBD delivery.

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  • Enter drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTC: LXRP) ( LXRP Profile ), which recently announced a significant breakthrough in alternative nicotine delivery technology that was first proven effective in cannabinoid or CBD delivery.
  • In this specific study, Lexaria's patented DehydraTECH delivery technology was analyzed for use as a new nicotine delivery method.
  • The company's proprietary technology improves the delivery of bioactive compounds and has already shown to enhance the bioavailability of orally ingested cannabinoids (CBDs) derived from cannabis, while also masking taste.
  • As such, it made sense to further analyze DehydraTECH's capabilities in terms of nicotine delivery.

Early Regulations are Shaping the Future of Canadian Cannabis

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Medicinal plants, Medicine, Health, Pharmaceuticals policy, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Herbalism, Clinical medicine, Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, Legality of cannabis, Cannabis, Medical cannabis

Canadian Health Minister Ginette Peitipas Taylor has stoked optimism regarding an August or September 2018 official launch date for recreational cannabis across Canada.

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  • Canadian Health Minister Ginette Peitipas Taylor has stoked optimism regarding an August or September 2018 official launch date for recreational cannabis across Canada.
  • Canadian cultivators are currently subject to the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR).
  • With the number of licensed producers limited on a provincial basis, ACMPR approval marks a significant milestone in the development of all Canadian cannabis producers.
  • Its U.S.-listed shares spiked from $3.31 in early December 2017 to a 52-week high of $9.40 in early March.

Cannabis Industry Leads the Way in Payments Revolution

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Cannabis, Health, Cannabis industry, Legality of cannabis, MassRoots, Medical cannabis

MassRoots, Inc. (OTC: MSRT) is moving from the cannabis sector into payment processing, adapting its expertise in cannabis tech solutions to provide financial services.

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  • MassRoots, Inc. (OTC: MSRT) is moving from the cannabis sector into payment processing, adapting its expertise in cannabis tech solutions to provide financial services.
  • Even in Canada, which is due to legalize recreational cannabis this summer, banks are only now making tentative steps toward supporting the industry ( http://cnw.fm/mE49s )
    The cannabis industry is leading the way in finding solutions to this problem.
  • In many cases, cannabis businesses can't access normal banking solutions as part of their daily work, making it difficult to manage payments from customers.
  • By providing a payment system for the cannabis industry, MoneyTrac is fulfilling its "Key to Cashless" objective.

Lightning Labels to Exhibit at CannaCon Detroit June 1-2

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Stationery, Labels, Health, Stickers, Advertising, Label, Communication design, Writing, Nutrition facts label, Herbalism, Brand

Lightning Labels representatives will be exhibiting at booth 417, demonstrating the ways in which cannabis labels help brands stand out while complying with complex regulations.

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  • Lightning Labels representatives will be exhibiting at booth 417, demonstrating the ways in which cannabis labels help brands stand out while complying with complex regulations.
  • Business owners who visit Lightning Labels at booth 417 this June can see examples of these valuable labels firsthand.
  • Lightning Labels uses state-of-the-art printing technology to provide affordable, full-color custom labels and custom stickers of all shapes and sizes.
  • Uses for Lightning Labels' custom product labels and custom stickers include food packaging and organic food labels, wine and beverage labels, bath and body labels, and nutraceutical products, such as vitamins, essentials oils, and herbal remedies, as well as event stickers, adhesive window stickers and more.

OTC Medications, Beer, Spirits Use Drops Sharply in Recreational Marijuana Users in New Report from High Yield Insights

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Monday, May 7, 2018
Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Health, Clinical medicine, Consumer behaviour, Consumer theory, Marketing performance measurement, Cannabis, Behavior, Legality of cannabis, Medical cannabis

Fact-based insights on the recreational consumer's everyday behavior, including detailed data on marijuana usage and product preferences, have been limited.

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  • Fact-based insights on the recreational consumer's everyday behavior, including detailed data on marijuana usage and product preferences, have been limited.
  • The Recreational Cannabis Consumer report provides proprietary intelligence based on exclusive feedback from current recreational marijuana consumers in states where recreational use has been legalized.
  • In addition to preferences on products, strains, and formats, High Yield Insights uncovered valuable data on consumers' perspectives more broadly.
  • From consumer behavior and product design to market viability, High Yield Insights provides customers with actionable intelligence and strategic recommendations.

Access to #1 Platform in Authentic Cannabis Education Becomes Free

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Monday, May 7, 2018
Medicinal plants, Cannabis, Medicine, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Herbalism, Health, Legality of cannabis, Medical cannabis, Cannabis in Australia, Medical cannabis in the United States

VENTURA, Calif., May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online cannabis education platform, Green Flower, known for providing up-to-date, authentic cannabis information and training, has set May 22, 2018, for the launch of its newly updated "Green Flower 2.0" platform.

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  • VENTURA, Calif., May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online cannabis education platform, Green Flower, known for providing up-to-date, authentic cannabis information and training, has set May 22, 2018, for the launch of its newly updated "Green Flower 2.0" platform.
  • Green Flower makes cannabis education accessible and attainable for all individuals, featuring online video courses encompassing topics like growing cannabis, cooking with cannabis, working in the cannabis industry, cannabis science, and using cannabis to treat today's most pervasive health conditions including anxiety, opiate addiction, cancer, feminine issues, PTSD and more.
  • Serving both consumers and professionals, Green Flower has become the go-to platform for understanding every aspect of cannabis today including using cannabis to treat specific ailments and conditions, how to grow your own cannabis, the science and research around cannabis, how to cook with cannabis, how to understand all the new cannabis products, and the blossoming cannabis industry (licensing, investment, marketing, and more).
  • Green Flower's mission is to improve the quality of millions of people's lives by delivering trusted cannabis knowledge through high-quality video.

Cannabis Sales Projected to Rise on Strong Demand for Both Medical and Recreational Products

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Monday, April 23, 2018
Medicinal plants, Cannabis, Medicine, Health, Herbalism, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Legality of cannabis, Kush Bottles, Medical cannabis, Cannabis industry

Factors driving the advances of the medical cannabis market include increasing recognition of medical benefits, stronger demand for cannabis in the treatment of various diseases, and rising number of research and development activities.

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  • Factors driving the advances of the medical cannabis market include increasing recognition of medical benefits, stronger demand for cannabis in the treatment of various diseases, and rising number of research and development activities.
  • Sales of recreational cannabis products are also expected to increase, as California's new recreational cannabis laws went into effect on January 1st, 2018.
  • Data published by New Frontier Data projects that legal cannabis sales inCaliforniawill reach$2.8 billionin 2017 and$6.6 billionby 2025.
  • Kush Bottles, Inc. (OTCQB: KSHB) is a dynamic sales platform that provides unique products and services for both businesses and consumers in the cannabis industry.

Acreage Holdings, One of Nation's Largest Cannabis Companies, Submits Comments to FDA

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Monday, April 23, 2018
Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Health, Clinical medicine, Cannabis, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Medical cannabis

NEW YORK, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Acreage Holdings ("Acreage") ( www.acreageholdings.com ), one of the nation's largest, multi-state cannabis corporations, has submitted a response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) request for comments about cannabis.

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  • NEW YORK, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Acreage Holdings ("Acreage") ( www.acreageholdings.com ), one of the nation's largest, multi-state cannabis corporations, has submitted a response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) request for comments about cannabis.
  • Because cannabis and its derivatives do not fit this description, our firm belief is that they should be removed from all scheduling.
  • Acreage Holdings is a vertically integrated, multi-state owner of cannabis licenses and assets in states where either medical and/or adult use cannabis is legal.
  • The company is focused on building and scaling the best-in-breed operations and creating the best consumer-focused cannabis experiences and brands in the space.

Broken Coast Cannabis Nearly Doubles Production Capacity with Health Canada Approval of Phase III Expansion

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Monday, April 23, 2018
Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Health, Aphria, Clinical medicine, Entheogens, Tachininae, Medical cannabis, Cannabis, Legality of cannabis, Hemp

LEAMINGTON, ON, April 23, 2018 /CNW/ - Aphria Inc. ("Aphria" or the "Company") ( TSX: APH and US OTC: APHQF) today announced that its subsidiary, Broken Coast Cannabis ("Broken Coast"), has received a license amendment from Health Canada that provides Broken Coast with an additional 18,000 square feet of production space as part of its Phase III expansion, bringing total production space to 44,000 square feet.

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  • LEAMINGTON, ON, April 23, 2018 /CNW/ - Aphria Inc. ("Aphria" or the "Company") ( TSX: APH and US OTC: APHQF) today announced that its subsidiary, Broken Coast Cannabis ("Broken Coast"), has received a license amendment from Health Canada that provides Broken Coast with an additional 18,000 square feet of production space as part of its Phase III expansion, bringing total production space to 44,000 square feet.
  • As a result of the amendment, Broken Coast's production capacity will nearly double to 4,500 kg annually.
  • "We're pleased to receive Health Canada approval on our Phase III expansion, which will enable us to quickly ramp up production of our small-batch, premium, high-quality B.C.
  • Broken Coast operates a fully-licensed, purpose-built, indoor cannabis production facility on Vancouver Island.

CBD Oil for Your Cats and Dogs? Cannabis Convention company, CWCBExpo, Discusses the Options and Possibilities for This Alternative Treatment

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Saturday, April 21, 2018
Cannabis, Medicinal plants, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Medicine, Pharmacology, Cannabis smoking, Herbalism, Cannabidiol, Effects of cannabis, Legality of cannabis, Medical cannabis

Attend and learn more about the cannabis industry and cannabis products, including cannabidiol oil, an alternative treatment for your pet.

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  • Attend and learn more about the cannabis industry and cannabis products, including cannabidiol oil, an alternative treatment for your pet.
  • Made from the cannabis plant, cannabidiol (CBD) oil provides a natural remedy for many of the conditions that might plague your pet.
  • Some pets experience fewer seizures over time when using CBD oil.
  • About the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition:
    The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition is a business-to-business trade show event for the legalized cannabis industry.