Edition 19: Cannabis in the world spotlight by cannabisworldjournals

Editorial and Journalistic Team Cannabis World Journals

Cannabis World Journals is a bi-weekly publication that discusses the latest trends in the cannabis industry.

Content Management:

Alibert Flores Anne Graham Escobar

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Katerin Osuna Robles Jannina Mejía Diaz Juliana Cuervo Tibambre

Research, Journalism, and Editorial Team:

CannaGrow: Daniela Montaña. CannaCountry: Sandra Loaiza. CannaLaw: Anne Marie Graham and Alibert Flores. CannaTrade: Jennifer Simbaña, Lorena Díaz, Verónica Hernández and Rosangel Andrades. CannaMed: Jennifer Salguero. CannaGraphics: Alibert Flores.

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English: Sandra Loaiza, Verónica Hernandez, and Nicole Gómez. Arabic: Menna Ghazal and Oraib Albashiti. Portuguese: Lorena Díaz. Italian: Caterina Lomoro.

Contributors to this edition: Copa Cannábica del Fin del Mundo Sandra Corominas: Cannabis Activist

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EDITORIAL:

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- War and Peace Over Cannabis. Pg. 4 OP-ED COLUMN:

- Is it a Good Idea to Give Your Dog CBD? Pg. 5 CANNAGRAPHICS: - Copa Cannábica del Fin del Mundo – (End of the World Cannabis Cup) Pg.6 - Spannabis Pg. 6 CANNAGROW: - Hemp: an Allure for Cannabis Growers Pg.7

IN THE EXPERT’S ROOM: - Interview with Dee Dussault. Pg. 10

Our magazines, Canna Med and Canna Law, dedicated to the therapeutic area of cannabis and the legal regulation area of cannabis, respectively, have decided to join forces to offer you a new, more complete bi-weekly cannabis magazine: Cannabis World Journals. Canna Med magazine and Canna Law magazine became sections of Cannabis World Journals. Along with them, you will discover two new sections to offer a global look at the plant's market. We are talking about CannaTrade, whose objective will be to reveal the rhythm of the businesses around cannabis, and CannaGrow, dedicated to the botanical cultivation of the cannabis plant. Cannabis World Journals is the most comprehensive cannabis magazine for discerning readers like you. Without further ado, a warm welcome to you.

CANNACOUNTRY: - Canada. Pg. 16

CANNALAW : - The Great Journey of Medical Cannabis in Colombia Pg. 18 - One Small Step for Mississippi, One Giant Leap for Medical Cannabis Pg. 20

COMPANY OF THE MONTH: - Marihuana Televisión. Pg. 23

CANNATRADE - NFL Donates $1 Million USD to Cannabis Studies. Pg. 27 - Hemp: the Ideal Building Material. Pg. 30 - Cannabis Business Training Pg 32. - Social Equity: Why Should It Matter to the Cannabis Industry? Pg. 34 CANNAMED - Cannabis and Alzheimer's Disease, a Therapeutic Alternative Based on CBD and THC. Pg. 37 - Use of Medical Cannabis in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Perspective Through the Experiences of War Veterans. Pg. 40 - Cannabis Up Close: OG Kush CBD, a Gene with High Pharmaceutical Potential. Pg. 41

EDITORIAL

War and Peace Over Cannabis S

ince the beginning of time, great civilizations have used cannabis. An excellent example are the Egyptians. Although historians do not exactly know, they presume that cannabis was used in ancient Egypt. Some speculate that the representations of the Egyptian goddess, Sheshat, are immersed in themes inspired by this plant. In many paintings, she is shown with a star-shaped leaf on her head and a fibrous rope in her hand. In this regard, the Egyptians soon discovered that cannabis was one of the best and most potent herbal preparations, which made it popular among ancient physicians and magicians. On the other hand, cannabis was first cultivated about 12,000 years ago in China, according to a study published in the journal Science Advances based on the analysis of plants from around the world. The study indicates that it has been used for thousands of years as tissues and for its medicinal and psychotropic properties. Suggesting, at the same time, that the plant has been used for multiple purposes for several millennia. Taking into account these historical and scientific data that can be cataloged as satisfactory, the following questions come to mind: at what point did everything change so drastically for cannabis? When did cannabis become the enemy of an entire generation? Why is it

considered criminal to even think about the plant in countries like China, where it was grown for medicinal purposes? When did governments begin to see this plant as a threat and sought to persecute those who had it in their possession or put them in jail as criminals? When or why did this war against this miraculous life-saving plant start? Fortunately, cannabis is not alone in this fight. It has a cavalry on its side, a whole army of people made up of thousands of activists worldwide. There are doctors with valuable evidence of the benefits of the plant, patients that are healthy and safe after treatments, lawyers, and even congress members working on bills to get it approved everywhere. They are all ready to give everything to help people see that the plant brings peace and wellbeing. Although this war on cannabis has been going on for quite some time, little by little, we have seen how it has been rising from the ashes like the phoenix, despite its battle wounds. It reminds us of what Don Quixote said to Sancho Panza "The dogs are barking, my friend Sancho, we are coming to town," meaning that this unjust war against cannabis, even though we did not start it, we are going to finish it and bring with it the peace we crave so much.

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Is it a Good Idea to Give

your Dog CBD? CBD, or cannabidiol, a compound found in cannabis and hemp, is known for its therapeutic properties. It is important to emphasize that it is not psychoactive. Because, in most cases, CBD does not contain delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in significant amounts. THC is the compound that gives cannabis its psychoactive properties, cannabidiol extract does not produce the typical sensations we know the plant can elicit in humans, plus most CBD products are derived from hemp and not cannabis. CBD for dogs is, therefore, a way to apply this compound to alleviate some canine conditions.

CBD is believed to help alleviate certain conditions: Anxiety and Depression

Dogs tend to specially suffer from anxiety or depression. Studies and doctors have shown that CBD is of great help for animals suffering from these disorders. It binds to receptors that regulate serotonin, achieving stabilization of the enzymes that cause this disease. Prevents Proliferation of Cancer Cells As in humans, CBD has been shown to significantly reduce the ability of cancer cells to reproduce, making it possible for the patient to go into remission, and there is even evidence of dogs with cancer that have been completely cured with CBD.

However, there are not many cases and studies that support using CBD as a cure in animals. Another benefit of CBD in pets is that it is antibacterial, relieves chronic and joint pain, stimulates bone growth, reduces inflammation, and improves skin and hair health, among many things. A good starting dose would be 0.1 mg of CBD per kilo of pet’s weight per day. For example, in a 10-kilo-dog, it would be 1 mg per day. In an oil with 1.25% concentration, this would be 3 drops per day. It would be best to make a log with each dose, have a comparative table, and elaborate your criteria for medicating depending on each dose and reaction your dog has.

Sandra Corominas: Cannabis Activist Journalist, dog and cat caretaker and trainer

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Copa Cannábica del Fin del Mundo- (End of the World Cannabis Cup) This Cannabis Cup is a meeting point for cannabis growers and activists of the province. It takes place in Tolhuin (at the heart of the island), in the city of Tierra del Fuego Antarctica and the South Atlantic Islands. Its purpose is for each grower to show and present their crops to all participants to determine which sample is the best, scoring is based on: presentation, aromas, flavor (off and on), and potency. This event involves growers from the capital city of Ushuaia, Tolhuin and Rio Grande. It takes place in the Chelae glamping festival, a weed-friendly camping that welcomes all the public who want to spend a day surrounded by families or friends, enjoying artists, bands, and live DJs. There will also be gastronomic enterprises and people or organizations related to cannabis in the province, such as the Cannabis Chamber of Tierra del Fuego and the Raíces de Fuego Association. The first edition of this cup was held on December 11, 2021, with a great outcome, which led to the organization of the second one on January 22, 2022. We are currently working on the "Carnival Cup" to be held in late February (26, 27, 28) and early March.

Spannabis Spannabis has been one of Europe's most popular consumer-focused cannabis events since 2002, attracting some 35,000 attendees each March. This business-oriented global cannabis conference will be held March 11-13 in Barcelona, Spain. At this event, seeds are a specialty among the approximately 280 international exhibitors.

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Hemp belongs to the same species as cannabis (the more commonly known plant). Under taxonomic terms, both are classified as "Cannabis Sativa L." To understand the concept better, if we have a German shepherd and a Labrador, they belong to different breeds but are part of the same species: dogs. The same thing happens with plants such as "medicinal or adult-use cannabis" and "hemp". Although they belong to the same species, they are from different varieties, which have evolved separately, and they each have different uses.

interest in shifting to this type of single-crop cultivation. To add to its allure, the crop is inexpensive in terms of inputs and profitable. Hemp is adaptable to the environment that supports it, i.e. it grows in almost any type of soil. It is not very demanding in terms of nutrients, which translates into little investment in fertilizers. It does not need much care in phytosanitary treatment, since very few pests or pathogens attack it. Hemp is very resistant and therefore reduces the use of pesticides that could damage the soil, and water consumption according to (Lopez, 2002) can reach 1500 to 3000 m3/ha. Without mentioning the multiple environmental benefits it brings, since it is a purifying plant that absorbs heavy metals, its carbon footprint is zero, while its production avoids deforestation of forests to obtain paper.

In general terms, medical cannabis is the plant where the highest amount of phytocannabinoids is obtained from the socalled "ricin". An example of this is the high concentrations of THC, the plant's psychoactive component for therapeutic uses. On the other hand, hemp has been used for industrial purposes such as textiles, bioplastics, biodiesel, construction products, and up to more than 35 thousand commercial uses, and human and animal consumption.

Because hemp is suitable for producing numerous finished products, investors, entrepreneurs, and growers have great

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Different raw materials derived from hemp: fiber obtained from the stalks together with hemp seed used to produce textiles such as clothing, boat sails, shoes, diapers, fine fabrics, and industrial textiles for carpets, canvas, and raincoats. With the fiber, a high-quality stationery can be produced with seven times longer recycled life and bioplastics which are easily degradable in the environment.

The seeds are used for food because of their significant nutritional contributions, the most outstanding being their high content of omega 3, proteins, and vitamins. It is enough to consume a spoonful a day to receive the nutritional contributions. From the grain, it is possible to make oil paints, biodiesel, coatings, varnishes, etc. The leaves can be used for animal feed or to make compost rich in nutrients for the soil. Finally, the roots provide remedies for fibromyalgia and some joint pain diseases. Lastly, from hemp's flowers, an important concentrate of CBD is extracted and used in palliative therapies for different chronic or degenerative diseases.

All the reasons mentioned above prove that the hemp plant has thousands of uses from which good profits are obtainable, with no waste from the harvest. Hemp is more profitable and brings advantages such as needing less care when compared to medical cannabis, which requires different quality certifications to market the product.

References and Bibliography López (2002). Cultivos industriales. MundiPrensa. Sourced from: https://www.cuspide.com/9788484760757/Cultivo s+Industriales/ Date consulted: 02/22

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Dee Dussault is internationally recognized within the cannabis-enhanced yoga and wellness movement. She was a pioneer in offering classes publicly, an activity that started as a small class in her home in 2009 and is now a worldwide trend in cannabisaccompanied wellness. Dee is also a well-known author thanks to her best-selling book 'Ganja Yoga'.

CWJ: What do you think is the best way to dismantle negative myths about cannabis and yoga? Dee Dussault: I think the best way to reduce negative myths about cannabis in yoga is for people to become aware of the science, good science, peer reviewed, double blind type stuff in journals, there are a lot of really good things in Israel and Canada. And once we start to see the science, it's harder to fight the argument that cannabis is a terrible drug or going to hurt your health. We start to see "wow it actually has a lot of health properties." And then similar to learning about science, I think when we learn of the history of propaganda in the U.S. and how the government intentionally made cannabis illegal and how it's related to racism. We start to realize, “wow, we were really in like a propaganda age” and we can wake up from that, that delusion. So, I think science and knowing history are the two most important things.

In the Expert’s Room: Interview with Dee Dussault

CWJ: Just get the facts right. Well, we have a question about your product line, your cannabis product line. It's a tailor only for your yoga classes or it's for anyone interested in it? Dee Dussault: Our product line includes a ganja yoga book. It's in English. We have a new CBD line, so that's pretty exciting. I think we can only ship within the US and we have ganja yoga online. So, it's an ondemand subscription service. People can pay it monthly and there’s over 100 classes with different

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teachers. I also have an online teacher training program if people want to become a ganja yoga teacher. So, we're starting to put some of the teachers up on the ganja yoga online platform, so people can watch yoga with different body sizes, races, and different types of personalities. So yeah, this is all open for everyone. Currently, all the programs are in English, but we are having ganja yoga teacher training in Spanish and French starting this summer, to expand more globally, which is really exciting.

CWJ: It's always really great to try to reach a wider audience. It's really awesome! With the expansion of cannabis acceptance, do you think there's still space for product innovation? Dee Dussault: Definitely. Yeah, we still need to innovate, I think especially we need to. Maybe it's not innovation, more like going back to the traditional, realizing some regenerative farming practices that can create just as strong as cannabis, just as great as yield. Maybe it is more expensive because it's not with these cheap chemicals. But it's not going to be sustainable for the environment or for our health if we're smoking with pesticides. So, I'm not sure if it's an innovation, but realizing the importance of the environment and regenerative farming, sustainable agriculture, and organic. These kinds of practices as cannabis becomes a global commodity.

CWJ: Yeah, trying to balance between the organic and the growth in the industry so that it can reach everybody and don't cause harm to the environment and the people. What do you think about how yoga and cannabis are perceived compared to when you started and what it is now? Do

you think it has changed the general perception? Dee Dussault: Yeah, definitely. When I started Ganja Yoga in 2009 in Toronto, Canada. You know, weed was illegal in Canada. But unlike the U.S., you didn't have to worry about going to prison. You might get a ticket. There still wasn't a lot of science or understanding about the medical properties. So, there was a lot of stigma, especially using it for yoga. People thought you shouldn't use a dirty drug. If you're going to try spirituality, you're going to try yoga. Why are you mixing it with something which had a lot of this negative stigma? And now, 13 years later, the stigma is starting to reduce. Cannabis is a wellness aid, a wellness tool, especially here in California or in Canada, where it's legal. You can see vape pens and dispensaries and different companies really marketing that wellness side of it. So, it's kind of cool because I feel like, “Wow, OK, I was like one of the first people to say it's for wellness” and now it's normal. It's obviously for wellness. It's interesting to see that change.

CWJ: Do you think that your experience in India, India's culture and yoga impacted your opinion and your advocacy towards cannabis? Dee Dussault: I didn't really talk about the cannabis part of yoga with Indian people. It's the stigma there, even though historically cannabis was used in India. The average modern Indian has also had the same propaganda as the West. A lot of Indians don't know the history that it actually is in the spiritual text. It mentions cannabis. No, I didn't talk to Indians about it, so I can't say that it affected me in that regard. But at the same time, something that's important to me is that people know that yoga is from India or from South Asia. Lots of Americans, and Canadians

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might think it's an American invention. Because we see every yoga magazine here in the West, or in America, has a white person. We don't use the Sanskrit words much anymore, that kind of thing. So, for me, it's important that we always remember and I mentioned it in my book. We have to tell our students, this is an Indian philosophy and also in Egypt, they have a type of yoga. It's ancient Indian, ancient African philosophy. It's not a modern Western American thing. I think that's important to decolonize. CWJ: To truly explain the origin of it, yes, so that people can really reach into it and understand and connect with it better. Yes, I understand what you're saying. Dee Dussault: Definitely.

CWJ: What do you think will be the aftermath regarding practices such as yoga and cannabis use after the pandemic finally passes over? Well, more like we get used to it better, right? Dee Dussault: I know more people are using cannabis than before the pandemic, at least here in the U.S. I read a study. I think either from boredom or from stress. They want to reduce anxiety. I'm not sure if it's the same for yoga, but I wonder if maybe it's true. Bicycles were really hard to buy at one point, and workout equipment, Peloton's equipment, because everybody is stuck home, so “let's do something!” We started Ganja Yoga online so people can do it in their homes. I hope it continues as the pandemic continues or maybe after the pandemic is over, whenever that is. I hope this attitude about using cannabis as a tool continues, and I hope people continue to use more wellness instead of alcohol to relax. Cigarettes or other drugs that maybe don't have as many benefits.

Cannabis can help you relax like a drug, but it also can help you prevent cancer. It's a really good drug.

CWJ: I know! When you started your style of yoga, was sexuality a factor that you wanted to include along with it? Dee Dussault: Yeah, it was because at the time I was studying sexuality in grad school, I was a master's student. I always have been really interested in helping people to be more sexually empowered, especially women. When I was studying sexuality, I was looking at why men orgasm more easily during sex than women. It's like something really important to me. But so is yoga and spirituality. I don't see them as separate. Some spiritual traditions, even some yogis, some yoga teachers don't want to include sexuality. It's like, “that's a distraction.” For me, it's not a distraction. It's part of it.

CWJ: Do you think the media is treating the issue of these practices, differently from when you started back in 2009? Dee Dussault: Definitely, yes. There are different products now that are marketed for wellness. I think the media has caught up with it. It used to be fringed, it used to be revolutionary, or women's empowerment, women's sexuality or even women using cannabis. In the 90s in U.S. and Canada, it was not very feminine, nor cool, nor soft for women to do it. I think the media is seeing it through capitalism, as another market to sell to. I don't think it's from positive intentions. They want to sell more magazines, sell more. It's not because they're so great. But nonetheless, it is changing. It is becoming

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more open. Both sexuality, cannabis, wellness, Dee Dussault: There's a novelist in India. spirituality. It's definitely becoming more She's the first female cannabis and hemp mainstream. activist in India, she’s great. It's like she's the first woman in India saying how Cannabis is good. I want to support her because I want to CWJ: Do you think that is positive or do see more people like that. I want to see you think that it could turn into a negative hundreds of her. aspect of it? The involvement of the media, I mean. CWJ: We want that too. What's your Dee Dussault: That's a hard question. approach to breaking down those traumas Because the media forms public opinion. If we and prejudice towards cannabis and yoga? can make more people in the public open to cannabis, that's a positive. So, I think, it depends on the media, the story and the Dee Dussault: For me, I like to show that intention. But I think, in general, the more cannabis is part of a healthy lifestyle. Maybe positive attention cannabis gets, the better. smoking, but I'm also making my green smoothie or using CBD or, of course, incorporating it in yoga and sex or before a CWJ: We need more positive players in the walk-through nature. Using cannabis in these game. Do you think there's still more to healthier contexts. And at the same time, I discover regarding yoga and cannabis? don't want to make it so pure or distilled is too clean, it's boring. Sometimes it's only the vape Dee Dussault: That's a really good question. I pen, because smoking is not really wellness, think what's going to be the next important part so sometimes it’s almost too far for me. I want of cannabis and yoga is having more South to keep cannabis cool, natural and free Asian or Indian people in it, or maybe in spirited. I don't want everything to be perfect. America, Indian-Americans talking about it, For me, it is about finding the balance. It's not teaching it, reclaiming their culture. And then a dirty drug, but it doesn't have to be like wine. we start to learn from them. I am not Indian, It's perfect somewhere in between. You can obviously! So, I can only teach so much. It's smoke or you can vape. I don’t really judge not really my culture, it's my values. I have smoking per se. And honestly, smoking is not loved yoga since 1995. It's a part of my great for your health. I'm not saying it's a identity, but it's not in my genetic heritage. So, wellness thing, but I don't believe we need to I think the chapter in the cannabis yoga story is be 100 percent healthy all the time. We should going to be learning from people who heard eat bread sometimes or drink wine sometimes. this story of Shiva from their grandfather. For me, smoking is one of those things that These kinds of things. "ok, I know. It's not great for me", but it's how my ancestors used cannabis. It's natural, it feels primal and sensual, and I'm really CWJ: Yes, like we mentioned before, that present. So, for me, there's just so much once the cultural aspect of it is brought in sensation with smoking. I don't want to make it then we have, like you mentioned, more a negative thing. acceptance of cannabis in different parts of the world, bringing together all that cultural feedback from the original source.

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CWJ: That's a great answer. Do you feel any responsibility towards the minorities that don't have the same opportunities to get involved with the cannabis industry? Dee Dussault: Definitely. Yeah, I mean, because I have white skin, I have got so much privilege. You know, in 2009, if I were black or brown trying to ask yoga studios to rent to me so I could smoke cannabis with my students, even in Canada, I don't think I would get rented to. I don't think I would have gotten the newspaper, nor The New York Times book deal with HarperCollins. I know that it's because, at least in part, of my white privilege, my white skin. It's also my work and my passion. Both are true. At the same time, I'm responsible for helping other people who didn't get that same privilege. So, we started an equity scholarship for the Ganja yoga teacher training. People who want to become larger yoga teachers with my program, there's a limited amount of free scholarships and then we have a limited amount of half or partial scholarships, so people can join and become part of my ganja yoga brand or family with no payments. It's just one small way that we can make it more accessible and have more diversity in this world. We also give a portion of our income to an organization called “Last Prisoner Project” and to cannabis offenders who are in jail. We're trying to realize it's such a privilege to smoke for wellness when somebody else went to prison for the same thing. It doesn't work. We want to really acknowledge that and be responsible.

CWJ: It's an awesome approach that you're having. Do you think based on this, there is an optimal way to approach this lack of equity in the industry as a general? Dee Dussault: Yeah. Like every state and city is doing it a little different in the U.S., but some cities and states are having equity, not just scholarships for teacher training, but even to open a dispensary so that if you're from a community that was originally targeted on the war on drugs, black or brown that you would

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have first choice, first opportunity to open a dispensary and you would get funding or assistance. And I think these kinds of initiatives are really required because otherwise cannabis will become mainstream and legal, which is great, fewer people will go to prison. But, when we look at who's making all the money, it's going to be white men. I mean, white people, but especially white men who maybe don't even use cannabis. They might just be a millionaire funder investment guy. He just wants to have money. He's not really interested in the actual soul behind his product. It would be so unfortunate if people just come into the industry to make money, but they don't love the plant. I think having these equity programs so that we can help people from these communities who traditionally were imprisoned for the plants, who should be able to have the opportunity to make money. To that question, I can add another thing.

As far as people who are shopping from dispensaries, owned by any race, but specially with people. All of us can research who owns that dispensary. If it is a person of color, I’m going to drive five more miles and go shop from a black woman just to support her instead of my local one. It’s just that extra little bit of money I spend. And it’s not much, but if we all do it, we can really support them. We all are responsible, not just someone who has a company, but even that consumer.

CWJ: how we can help the whole community or the whole industry. CWJ: Thank you for your time. It was really kind of you. It was really awesome meeting you. It has been a really nice experience, we are so honored. Thank you so much. Dee Dussault: Thank you for inviting me. To watch the full interview with Dee Dussault check out our Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC22qjXIucj2tcipnKWQi3lw

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CANADA The main objectives of this law are focused on protecting the public health and safety of its inhabitants by keeping young people away from cannabis and preventing criminals from benefiting from it.

The authorities of each province and territory are responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing systems to control and regulate the sale and purchase of cannabis in their region.

The largest country on the American continent decided to open its doors to cannabis for adult use in 2018. It resulted in the creation of new opportunities to expand the knowledge about the plant by devising educational programs that allow Canadians to learn and apply the best methods for the development of the industry. Below, we tell you a little more about the current legislation and some educational institutions that provide programs related to cannabis. CANNABIS WORLD JOURNALS | EDITION NO. 19 |

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REGULATION Cannabis Act 2018-06-21: It is the law established by the Canadian government for the control and proper use of cannabis within the national territory. It focuses on protecting the inhabitants' public health and safety by keeping young people away from cannabis and preventing criminals from benefiting. Apart from this national law, the authorities of each province and territory are responsible for developing, implementing, and applying systems to control and regulate the sale and purchase of cannabis in their regions. Thanks to this, they can determine the minimum age for possession and consumption, as long as it is higher than the one established by the national law at 18 years old; several provinces have opted for 19 years old as the minimum. The law can also: − −

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Reduce the personal possession limit. Create additional restrictions for those who grow and consume cannabis at home by reducing the number of plants allowed. Establish restrictions on where the plant is permitted (e.g., not in certain public places).

ACCESSIBILITY According to national law, except for some provinces that have additional restrictions, Canadian adults are legally allowed to possess and share with other adults up to 30 grams of legal cannabis in either dried or equivalent nondried form and use it in public spaces. People are allowed to grow up to four cannabis plants at home and manufacture cannabis-based products, such as food and beverages, as long as they do not use organic solvents to concentrate them. Also, the purchase of dried or fresh cannabis and cannabis oil is permitted as long as it is from an authorized distributor with the relevant provincial license.

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OFFERING CANNABIS PROGRAMS Due to the legalization of cannabis in Canada and the need to provide its inhabitants with access to better opportunities in this growing sector, some higher education institutions have opted to open academic programs oriented towards cannabis. Here are some of them: NIAGARA COLLEGE: Offers a commercial cannabis production program providing training in the biology and cultural practices of cannabis production, including plant nutrition, lighting, climate control, pest control, and crop selection. RYERSON UNIVERSITY: Provides a range of cannabis courses like "The Business of Cannabis", "Cannabis Law for Business", and "Trends in Cannabis Science." MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY: Offers online cannabis courses covering skills, knowledge, and best practices focused on regulatory compliance; these courses are Quality Assurance in the Cannabis Industry, Commercial Cannabis Production, and Cannabis Marketing in the Retail Sector. SENECA COLLEGE: The Cannabis Industry Studies program is for students who wish to enter the industry through courses on cannabis, health and wellness, the Canadian legal and regulatory system, customer experience, and retail sales.

CURRENT EVENTS AND PROJECTIONS According to a recent report, the cannabis industry has added 43.5 billion Canadian dollars to the economy since its legalization in 2018. Like many other sectors and countries, the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the cannabis industry, especially on the issue of jobs, as many people have had to retire or close their businesses. The national government is evaluating ways to help the sector to continue moving forward and projecting itself during the following years. According to the IBISWorld portal, the volume of the legal adult-use cannabis market in Canada stood at 2.6 billion Canadian dollars in 2020. By 2026 this market will reach 8.62 billion Canadian dollars.

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The Great Journey of Medical Cannabis

in Colombia Colombia joined the list of countries that have implemented different types of regulations to explore the benefits of cannabis as a medicinal alternative. CANNABIS WORLD JOURNALS | EDITION NO. 19 |

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ndoubtedly Colombia has had to face a series of significant events regarding medical cannabis. Flashing back to 2016 in July, the government enacted law 1787 regulating the use and commercialization of medical cannabis. Thanks to this, Colombia joined the list of countries that have implemented different types of regulations to explore the benefits of cannabis as a medicinal alternative.

Through the issuance of four types of licenses: Psychoactive cannabis cultivation, Non-psychoactive cannabis, Use of seeds for sowing and Manufacture of derivatives, there are golden opportunities, not only for scientific research but also for a business that is gaining more and more strength and possession in the world. Experts foresee that by the year 2025 the market will move about 54 billion dollars. Approximately 300 licenses have been granted since the enforcement of this law that marked a change in drug policy in the country. News 2022: Bill to Strengthen Medical Cannabis in Colombia is Approved.

Recently, the approval in the project’s second debate with 34 votes in favor and one against, strengthening the medical, cosmetic and industrial cannabis sector was widely welcomed in the news.

"With the approval of this project we take a big step against stigmatization and false moral dilemmas that do not allow us to move forward as a society. We are giving the opportunity to the advancement of cannabis in its medicinal, cosmetic and industrial uses," said Councilman Juan Baena at the close of the debate in which Draft Agreement 217-2021 was approved. In the same way he indicated: "This is the first project of a regulatory agenda against the stigmatization of the use of psychoactives to which I am committed". In this sense, he expressed that this is an important step to stimulate research for scientific purposes, in the same way, to change the infrastructure in laboratories and the exploitation of the capacity of cannabis cultivation in Bogotá.

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One Small Step for

Mississippi, One Giant Leap for

Medical Cannabis Mississippi became the 37th state to legalize this medical plant

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People diagnosed with cancer, Parkinson's disease, AIDS, Crohn's disease, autism, among others, will be able to buy medical cannabis under the new Mississippi law. Nonetheless, patients must receive a certification from a qualified physician after an in-person examination and obtain a registration identification card from the Mississippi Department of Health.

Undoubtedly, it was a great triumph for cannabis beginning February 2022, when last Wednesday, Mississippi became the 37th state to legalize this medicinal plant after the law was signed. This means that the distribution and production of cannabis flowers and concentrates for patients with conditions such as refractory pain, cancer, posttraumatic stress, among others, will be state-regulated.

"Access to cannabis is long overdue for Mississippi patients. The overwhelming majority of voters decided in favor of this policy change over a year ago, and for the past 14 months the will of the people has been denied." Jax James, State Policy Manager, NORML

Jax James, NORML's State Policy Manager, said of this major step: "Access to cannabis is long overdue for Mississippi patients. The overwhelming majority of voters decided in favor of this policy change over a year ago, and for the past 14 months the will of the people has been denied."

"For everyone with a loved one or someone they know who benefits from medical cannabis, this gives them back their quality of life," said Ken Newburger, executive director of the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association, the group that pushed for legalization. In this sense, this law also establishes taxes on the production and sale of cannabis. Likewise, it indicates that plants must be grown indoors under controlled conditions. CANNABIS WORLD JOURNALS | EDITION NO. 19 |

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However, this law prohibits dispensaries to be located within 1,000 feet of any school, daycare or church without obtaining an exemption. It also vetoes discrimination against any cardholder by schools, landlords and employers. Likewise, according to the law, facilities "may adopt reasonable restrictions on the use of medical cannabis." However, schools and daycare centers "may administer this medicinal plant in the same manner as with medical prescriptions."

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Marihuana Television is a Spanish media outlet, created by a team of professionals in journalism, audiovisual media, and the cannabis world. It has been active since 2012. The monthly program Marihuana Televisión News is an online news show of great influence in the Spanish-speaking world. The program is structured in different sections (cultivation, activism, medicine, and others), it covers main cannabis events, and deals with current news. In this opportunity, the Cannabis World Journals team had the pleasure to talk with its coordinator, Marcial Cervero, and his team, about their work and contribution to the industry as a mass media outlet. CWJ: How long have you been with the company?

MT: Well, with the Marihuana Television project, that would be one thing, and the company would be another. The Marihuana Television project began in 2008 when I opened a YouTube channel. However, in the beginning, it was in a more experimental way, testing, and YouTube still did not have as much impact as it had later on. It was in 2012 when it took the form it has today, in terms that there is a team of people permanently dedicated to the project. We started to make a series of productions in 2012. First, it was monthly; now, it is weekly, periodically.

CWJ: What are the reasons that initially prompted the creation of this project?

MT: The idea is actually a development that comes from quite a long time ago. Back in 2000, I did some publications, but then it was still using VHS tape format because the internet did not work as it does now. What we were trying to do at that time was to bring cannabis culture to a broader audience, and the idea was then transferred, since then it already existed here in Spain. It started primarily with the magazine Cáñamo, which marked a major milestone in cannabis culture. And I, who was an activist, had participated in some associations. I saw that for most people, mainly the new generations, it seemed more difficult to read. So the bet was to bring that culture, that knowledge, to an audiovisual format that was accessible to many more people. CWJ: What have been the major changes you have seen in the industry? How have they affected this project? MT: There have been many changes. I remember in 2012, one of the first events we went to was the inauguration of the Museum of Marijuana of Ben Dronkers in Barcelona. There was a person who worked there, and we were going as Marihuana Television, and he told us, a TV channel about marijuana? As if to say, "What a crazy thing to do!", and we said, “a museum about marijuana?” I mean, the perception in those years was lacking. But well, let's say that consumers are joining in and people who have relationships with cannabis are getting older; they are growing up. When I started with cannabis activism, we saw older people as belonging to the other world.

However, now those who were already cannabis enthusiasts at a young age are retiring. Our parents' generation did not see cannabis; they saw it as something they did not like. There is a generational and cultural change at the industry, activism, and social movement levels. CWJ: Who are the people behind the cameras and the production? What are your objectives as a company? MT: We are a small team. My partner Carlos and I are the ones who carry all the equipment, and all the weight. We are the ones who are there continuously. We have other people who also collaborate constantly and persistently. We are multifaceted. Carlos and I come from audiovisual production. We have always worked in production companies, television, or other productions. If we talk about the team, although they are not 100 percent with us now. I would like to mention Clara Sativa because she is a journalist, she has a lot of weight, a lot of influence in this project. Then we have Miguel Jimeno, the person most specialized in cultivation. We have the rest of the collaborators who contribute a lot. We all contribute, not only with our professions and technical knowledge, but also because of our vocation and ideology. Because we believe in the cannabis plant, we believe in the right to use it.

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CWJ: How do you see the media specializing in the cannabis industry? Are they going to communicate everything that is happening in the industry, will the media exclusively dedicated to cannabis continue to be relevant? MT: I do believe that there will be media dedicated exclusively to cannabis, just as there are media dedicated to other sectors that are totally legal. There is always a need for specialized media. Maybe they will change the tone. On the one hand, they will have to be more professional, in the sense that the interest will no longer be in the consumers alone, who used to look for information wherever they went, and even that has taken quite some time. But it is the professionals, the people who work in this industry who need good information, to be updated. I believe that we will continue to have some validity. Although, of course, we will have to adapt and grow along with those new user profiles. It happened with areas like audiovisual production, we have magazines specializing in photography. There are no medical cannabis magazines for doctors, the culture related to cannabis is so huge, you see everything is growing in so many areas that I think exclusive cannabis media outlets will expand, although the traditional media are going to talk more and more about cannabis. But their vision is not to tell everything nor specialize with much depth. CWJ: We could say then that Marihuana Television is a pioneer in media reporting on the cannabis industry.

MT: I'm a little shy about that, but yes, we were the first ones here in Spain. We have had many imitators, to call it that way, or people inspired by us, which I like better. Many of those projects have been very shortlived. We were lucky to be the first ones, as well as to consolidate a little bit more. But for me, the pioneers were the magazine Cáñamo. However, Cáñamo was not a pioneer either, because before there were other media, other people, other formats that were the ones that inspired it to come out. But I was inspired by Cáñamo in some way. Maybe we are pioneers in some things, but I'm a bit embarrassed to say so.

MT: The public's reception has been very satisfactory. In August, I was in Colombia, it was my fourth trip, and I was greeted by people who now know a lot more than us because they work in the industry and are already professionals. They came to tell me that they had learned with my channel, I said, “but how can it be if I come here to learn from you?” And yes, I think that's very good. It has been immensely satisfying actually; I consider all those experiences beautiful.

CWJ: How has that experience been with other media? Our perception is often that the press should know more about the industry. Have you been approached by others? How have those relationships been?

MT: Well, the Muzzle Law regarding cannabis is the one that continues to punish us. This law was the successor of another one, the Corcuera Law, which was the one of 'the kicks in the door.' The Muzzle Law is the one that can scare us as whistleblowers, since it sanctions the recording of certain police interventions in the streets. And above all, it is the one that punishes small consumers for carrying little quantities outdoors. It is a law that, in this legislature, the coalition government had said that it would eliminate, but for the time being seems that it is going to have some modifications, but it has not been repealed.

MT: No, the truth is that we have little relationship with them. Sometimes they call us for an interview, which we usually delegate to experts because we believe that it is not our function. I think the general media are also changing. Some of them, at least here in Spain, are changing. You only have to analyze the news, the amount, and how they treat the information related to cannabis. We could compare how it was done five years ago and how they do it now, and, of course, there is already a change. It is a social change.

CWJ: What has the public reaction been like?

CWJ: One of Marihuana Televisión's coverage has been about the “Muzzle Law”. What can you tell us about it?

CWJ: What are the possible forecasts expected for this law this year? MT: For this year, if they modify it as far as cannabis is concerned -I am not going to get involved in other issuesbut as far as cannabis is concerned, if they eliminate the

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Company of the Month sanctions, it would be a big step forward. Keep in mind that the penalties are, for having a small amount, I think they are between 600 and 1000 euros. But, in some places, it has come to be 10.000 euros for a small or minimal amount. That is abuse. It would not be a legalization, but yes, I can be calm with my small amount in my pocket, I will not be afraid of any police control, and I will be able to have my plants at home without fear. That would already be a step forward, even if it is not a de facto legalization. What I cannot predict is what the political view will be. Because here we have a plan from the most progressive government in the history of Spain, but as far as cannabis laws are concerned, we are not noticing it. CWJ: For this year, 2022, regarding the legality of cannabis in the Assembly, can there be any outcome? MT: To be honest, I think it isn't easy. In the first semester, the law will not enter the government. We will indeed have to wait a few months. There is a subcommittee that is studying the issues of medical cannabis. Possibly, medical cannabis could have some progress, to call it something, which surely will not convince most of the cannabis collectives. But I see it as very difficult for us to say anything during 2022. Here we count on the immobility of the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers Party), which has a great weight, and as long as it does not take a step forward, it will be difficult. Here in Spain, they always act under external influences. I don't know if it is because of what people will say, but they don't like to be pioneers in many things.

Hope may come from Germany because there is a coalition government in which the legalization of cannabis has now entered. So, if Germany makes a move, plus the pressure of capitalism coming from Canada and the United States, that can change things. I would not dare to say it; I would not be so optimistic that it will be in 2022. In fact, I do not know if it will be during this legislature. Because the PSOE has enough strength and little desire to change anything right now. We don't know; this can move very quickly. CWJ: What words can you give to people who are just starting out in this industry?

gracias por darnos el chance de participar en estas charlas tan amenas y fructíferas. CWJ: Once again, thank you very much for this type of space and synergies created when we have the opportunity to talk with people who are exactly aligned as we are as people and as a company. MT: Likewise! I will probably call you soon so that we can do it the other way around. You can do the interview, so that people, our public, will also be aware of what you are doing; it is fascinating.

MT: I would encourage them to believe in it and keep working, because it is no longer a crazy thing as we might have thought 20 or 30 years ago. It is already a thing with universal evidence, everywhere. I believe that there is no turning back; cannabis is not going back. CWJ: What advice would you give to a person who wants to start their own media outlet? Magazine, another TV channel, YouTube, or radio. MT: Well, I think we need training, we need a team, even a small one. Maybe people can pursue some kind of communication projects, but if we are talking about media and a little more, we need an excellent human team and involvement in the research. Besides patience, of course, you must also have a lot of patience, which is vital. Thank you very much for this enriching space. Thank you again for allowing us to participate in these pleasant and fruitful experiences.

To see the complete interview with the Marihuana Television team, please visit our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/U C22qjXIucj2tcipnKWQi3lw

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NFL Donates 1 Million usd to Cannabis

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From government funding to large institutions, the cannabis research industry is expanding and exploring new opportunities.

The research industry has grown exponentially over the past few years, and has been the focus of attention for many. Especially since the onset of the pandemic, which ultimately instead of slowing growth opened up a new range of opportunities and positive developments, due to the integration of technology into research, participation through virtuality, and remote training of medical personnel. It is no secret that scientific research and clinical studies on cannabis have been an impetus for the approval and legalization of the use of the plant, which in turn have been a key factor in the establishment of new ventures and the growth of the cannabis industry. CANNABIS WORLD JOURNALS | EDITION NO. 19 |

CannaTrade Taking that into consideration, the NFL has made public its interest in cannabis and announced this month that it will pay research groups at the University of California and the University of Regina. The league along with the NFL Players Association Pain Management Committee chose two proposals for research development on the effects of cannabinoids on athlete recovery. In total, the NFL will award $1 million U.S. dollars to fund both research projects. On this occasion, the NFL's interest in learning about the benefits of cannabinoid compounds for the recovery and pain management of athletes benefits one sector of the cannabis industry, which has indirectly boosted many other sectors. These studies will also determine the effects of cannabis on sleep regulation, physical function and exertion, and mood. One of the studies even wants to evaluate the neuroprotective functions of cannabinoids and their potential use in contact sports. With successful results, new product opportunities for sports will be an important growth for the cannabis industry.

With this in mind, the National Football League has gone public with its interest in cannabis and announced this month that it will pay research groups at the University of California and the University of Regina to conduct investigations on cannabis.

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The news is a great prognostic sign for the cannabis market, getting attention and even creating a trend in new research projects around cannabis, which at the same time is related to the adaptability of products for different consumers, through creative ventures.

As well as the NFL, previous announcements revealed that even governmental bodies have boosted the cannabis industry through research. For example, the New Zealand government donated $1.9 million to a research project for the creation of medical cannabis standards, and the German government also reported donations for the extraction of cannabinoids and food additives.

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HEMP:

the Ideal Building

Material Hemp has many characteristics that make it a hope for the area of civil construction and global economy.

Hemp building seems to be the perfect scenario to revolutionize building methods and favor the variables mentioned at the beginning: environmental, social and economic.

We know that cannabis has the necessary characteristics to become one of the main industries in the medical area, however, there is still an approach that is little talked about, but that could bring great economic benefits to a country: the area of civil construction. In general terms, the area of construction involves important aspects, such as environmental, social and economic, which is reflected from the moment a project is conceived; since not only the distribution of spaces must be considered, but also the materials and resources that will be used in each stage of the project. For example, the execution stage requires a large amount of water and energy consumption and a variety of materials that consequently impact environmental and economic resources.

To get into the matter, some of the economic variables that affect a project are the amount of industrial equipment to be used, transportation, raw material costs, production, resistance and durability of the materials, which when placed on the scale and compared to conventional materials, the results are surprising, since hemp has a great number of characteristics that make it a hope for the area of civil construction and the global economy. Initially, because it requires less industrial equipment, its construction method is relatively easy, it has great durability, it can be produced in practically any climate (which would reduce costs in the transportation of materials), it is a good thermal and acoustic insulator, it resists fire, it can be produced quickly and it is highly recyclable. A material that undoubtedly seems to be "the perfect material", because as a result of the characteristics mentioned above, it is said that it can reduce the direct costs of a CANNABIS WORLD JOURNALS | EDITION NO. 19 |

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work by up to 20%, not to mention the increase in employment generation that would be given to growers, producers and companies; without leaving the benefits for the environment. The construction with hemp seems to be the perfect scenario to revolutionize the construction methods and to favor the variables that were mentioned at the beginning: environmental, social and economic; but as it is known, there is a big problem that devalues this plant, the governments.

famous stigma and the lack of information that exists. In the meantime, those who understand the benefits of cannabis and hemp are waiting for the political conditions in favor of the plant to improve, hoping to see the positive impacts on the economy worldwide.

Unfortunately the same ones that could be considered and be the most benefited from these construction methods, are the same ones that still oppose it; all caused by the

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Business Training

Ongoing staff training in the cannabis industry can be the key to success for many businesses. A happy employee will consequently serve your customers well and this will result in loyal customers for the business.

As in any other business, there are multiple costs and expenses for the correct operation of the business. However, one of the most underestimated and in many cases ignored expenses is staff training. Ongoing staff training in the cannabis industry can be the key to success for many businesses. Why invest in employee training? Because employees who are well trained and qualified to perform their job, usually become happy and loyal employees. A happy employee will consequently serve your customers well and this will result

in loyal customers for the business. Ultimately, creating a loyal customer base will result in increased revenue for the company. Although the benefits of training staff are quite clear, a 2016 study by Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, Training and Practices of Cannabis Dispensary Staff revealed that just over half (55%) of cannabis dispensary employees had had some formal training and, furthermore, only 20% had any specific scientific training. With the rapid growth of the industry, in terms of regulations, research and the emergence of new techniques and products, those who are not receiving ongoing training are clearly at a disadvantage. From the customers' point of view, they are also expected to demand and expect higher quality standards..

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This growth then makes employee training a necessary business expense

Training Options for Personnel in the Cannabis Industry Fortunately, there are many training options for different industry sectors today. Since there are many options, here are some recommendations for choosing the right one: -Training provided by professionals who have experience in the industry. - Up-to-date information taking into account regulatory changes and scientific advances. - Didactic and innovative learning methods. - Holistic education that includes topics that cover the entire cannabis production chain

For companies that have been in the cannabis education market for years, such as Pharmacology University, developing innovative methods for education about the plant is essential. Education must develop in the same way as the industry, in a new and accelerated way. That is why the company brings to the table education through e-books and audiobooks, which allow students to educate themselves quickly and didactically about cannabis. It is essential to emphasize that without education the advancement of the industry would be impossible, that is why we want to conclude by bringing up the slogan under which Pharmacology University operates "fighting the plant’s stigma through education".

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It is essential to emphasize that without education the advancement of the industry would be impossible, that is why we want to end by bringing up the slogan under which Pharmacology University operates "fighting the stigma of the plant through education".

Although cannabis is now legal for both medical and adult use, more than a dozen states in the United States continue to arrest and convict thousands of people on cannabis charges. To make matters worse, those with a criminal record for drugs automatically disqualify from applying for a license to work with the plant. The War on Drugs during the 1980s and the criminalization of cannabis has had a major impact on communities. The stigma generated in society marked by fear is reflected in society's behavior around cannabis use and users. The most palpable consequences of this type of policy is that more than 81% of businesses in the industry belong to white people, and of that percentage barely 27% are women. In 2017, just 17% of executive

Social Equity:

Why Should It Matter to the Cannabis Industry?

positions belonged to people of color. The situation has not changed much since then. Although the participation of people of color in the industry has increased, most of them work at the lower levels of the business, not in management or ownership.

This is where the concept of equity comes into play, as it is directly related to providing different levels of support based on the needs of an individual or group to achieve equity in outcome. Social equity seeks to give an advantage to those who need it.

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If the cost to enter the cannabis industry is prohibitive, only a select few will be able to participate. There are ways in which governments can generate opportunities for the most affected communities. For example, cities and states could include within tax revenue an amount of money that covers 100% of the cost and license application fees for a person who qualifies for social equity programs. This might seem little, but is a big help, as some of those fees range from $3,000 to $20,000 just in California.

Social equity is directly related to three fundamental aspects of any industry: legal because it requires criminal justice reform, including automatic expungement of past cannabis offenses; economic because it requires reinvestment of a percentage of cannabis tax revenues; and social by creating a licensing framework for the industry with special considerations for people affected by the War on Drugs. The cannabis sector is projected to contribute $92 billion to the U.S. economy, but black entrepreneurs account for less than 4% of the sector. Those most affected by the failed War on Drugs are left out of the wealth. Consumers and legislators alike have already realized this situation and what it implies, not only for social equity, but also for product quality and consumer choice. CANNABIS WORLD JOURNALS | EDITION NO. 19 |

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To combat this, many markets are implementing policies that remove barriers such as real estate requirements and the creation of small business funds as part of their social equity plans. Also, there is growing support for removing as many regulations as possible so that cannabis businesses are treated like any other.

Oklahoma's medical cannabis sector might be a good example. The state has no limit on the number of dispensaries that can operate, and the application fee and process are seen as fairer and more inclusive than anywhere else in the nation. It can be concluded that imposing too many barriers ends up hindering diverse participation in the sector.

Considering social equity as a regular practice within the industry has proven to be helpful. Studies suggest it can make the industry more profitable and successful. Marijuana Business Daily states that states that legalized cannabis in 2016, and made room for social equity will have significantly higher sales than those that did not. Social equity has the potential to serve as fertile ground for innovation in an industry that acts before the government, and where novelty continues to drive the industry.

As long as these groups are kept marginalized, rather than being empowered to participate and making the decisions, there will not be an equitable cannabis industry. It will remain an industry where a privileged group will gain massive wealth while the people who have been working in this industry for decades remain excluded. Barrington Rutherford, senior vice president of real estate and community integration at Cresco Labs in Illinois, concludes, "The goal is to create opportunities for people to participate in the wealth that is being created with the end of prohibition." This includes investments, entrepreneurial opportunities and higher paying jobs. In the case of small businesses, he explained, helping them own production, distribution and retail is a key approach to helping rebuild communities.

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Cannabis and Alzheimer's Disease

an Alternative Based on CBD and THC Senile dementia involves diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, vascular and paralytic dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, carbon monoxide toxicityinduced and traumatic dementia.

he increase of neurodegenerative diseases in the elderly population has caused concern in the medical field because it is becoming a common phenomenon. Senile dementia involves diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, paralytic dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, dementia induced by carbon monoxide toxicity and traumatic dementia. Alzheimer's disease has presented a considerable growth since 1995, awakening an interest on the part of health professionals and researchers, since it causes degeneration and gradual death of cells of the cerebral cortex. Its symptoms are characterized by memory loss,

cognitive impairment and behavioral disorders, significantly impacting the quality of life, social relationships and activity of patients. In histological terms (composition, structure and characteristics of the organic tissues of living beings) the most common signs of Alzheimer's disease are brain deterioration in general, senile plaques and neurofibromatosis (affects the way cells grow and form and causes the growth of tumors in the nerves). Therefore, many efforts and studies by researchers have focused on the search for a pharmacological treatment to help restore memory and cognitive impairment in patients with this disease. CANNABIS WORLD JOURNALS | EDITION NO. 19 |

CannaMed size, additionally, it has been reported that CBG expands blood vessels and protects the nervous system, CBD presents anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative activity. CBN was found to be effective for inflammation, pain control and insomnia; patches containing CBN ingredients are commercially available for human use.

Cannabis contains at least 113 types of cannabinoids. THC (Δ-9tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD (cannabidiol), CBG (Cannabigerol) and CBN (Cannabinol) are quite well known and studied cannabinoids with much research being done on them. In an experiment using laboratory mice it has been shown that THC eliminates cancer cells and reduces tumor

The number of dementia patients has been gradually increasing and is expected to reach 81.1 million by 2040. In

Despite these proven therapeutic and medicinal properties, in South Korea, the use of cannabis is restricted under the Narcotics Control Act (Act No. 15939). However, cannabis is legally used for medical or recreational purposes in several U.S. states. Although the medical efficacy and effects of cannabis have been actively studied, research on the plant is rather scarce in South Korea. Therefore, the aim of this study was to discuss the importance in dementia treatment research focusing on Alzheimer's disease using cannabis in order to provide the basis for its use for medical purposes in the future.

addition, the Ministry of Health and Welfare estimates that about 10% of the population aged 65 and older will suffer from dementia by 2025 in South Korea. However, there is still no solid treatment to cure Alzheimer's disease and current standard drugs mainly focus on delaying dementia and recovering symptoms. Therefore, this study was conducted in order to provide a basis for the treatment of this disease with cannabis in South Korea. Although its use is not permitted, it is known to be effective against neuroinflammation,

and it is necessary to develop an effective method to treat dementia, which is gradually becoming a social problem. The results of these studies confirmed that CBD stimulates peroxisome proliferatoractivated receptor-γ (PPARγ) through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway to protect PC12 cells (PC12 cells stop their division and undergo terminal differentiation into nerve cells), from Aβ neurotoxicity (major component of senile plaques is β-amyloid Aβ peptide which is considered an inducer of neurodegeneration) and CANNABIS WORLD JOURNALS | EDITION NO. 19 |

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oxidative stress, increase cell survival, reduce the production of reactive oxygen species and reduce lipid peroxidation by inhibiting Tau protein hyperphosphorylation (Tau balance plays an important role in the maturation of the nervous system, is a post-translational modification present in a large number of pathologies affecting the nervous system), inhibit AChE (the enzyme that determines the neurotransmitter effect of acetylcholine) and stimulate neurogenesis (the process by which new neurons are generated from neural stem cells) in the hippocampus. In addition, treatment with CBD and THC in transgenic mice revealed that it was effective in improving memory. Evidently, the combined use of these two compounds

presented greater activity in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease than when used separately, demonstrating the capacity of phytocannabinoids to suppress the main factors that give rise to the emergence of this disease. Therefore, there is a solid basis for the use of cannabis for medical purposes, continuously evaluating the possibility of using cannabis for clinical purposes in the treatment of diseases such as dementia.

Source: Kim, S. H., Yang, J. W., Kim, K. H., Kim, J. U., & Yook, T. H. (2019). A Review on Studies of Marijuana for Alzheimer's Disease - Focusing on CBD, THC. Journal of pharmacopuncture, 22(4), 225–230. https://doi.org/10.3831/KPI.2019.22.030

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Use of Medical Cannabis in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A Perspective Through Veterans' Experiences. The proportion of veterans using cannabis therapeutically is twice as high compared to the general U.S. population Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most recurrent psychiatric disorder among war veterans. Despite this, the proportion of veterans who use cannabis therapeutically is twice that of the general U.S. population. They see cannabis as a therapeutic, lowrisk and safe alternative to other medications that provide relief from symptoms of combat-related trauma, especially those related to flashbacks, nightmares and traumatic flashbacks. An important impact of cannabis on veterans' health is sleep regulation and reduction of aversive or unpleasant mood and psychological states. Recent research suggests that some phytocannabinoids, such as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and a synthetic analog called Nabilone, may have beneficial effects in alleviating negative emotional states. Between February 2013 and June 2016, a study was conducted with 361 U.S. veterans who went to war in Iraq and Afghanistan, postSeptember 11, 2001. Through this analysis, it was able to determine that in

both the general population and veterans, cannabis is now widely perceived as therapeutic and is often recommended as a treatment for various mental health disorders. Undoubtedly, the treatment of post-war disorders is a public health problem, a debt we owe to the military forces, in which medical cannabis can play an important and differentiating role in the treatment of negative emotions, provided that this process is accompanied by a professional medical body, capable of dosing the supply of cannabinoids taking into account the personal characteristics of each veteran. Treatment of post-war disorders is a public health issue, a debt we owe to the military, in which medical cannabis can play an important role. Source: Metrik J., Stevens A., Gunn R., Borsari B., & Jackson KM (2020). Cannabis use and posttraumatic stress disorder: prospective evidence from a longitudinal study of veterans. Psychological Medicine. 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1017/S003329172000197X

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Cannabis Up Close: OG Kush CBD,

a Gene with High

Pharmaceutical Potential OG Kush CBD, comes from a cross between the Californian OG Kush and an elite CBD line. It stands out because it maintains its aromatic characteristic of its parent species KUSH, combined with the benefits of CBD.

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CBD has therapeutic qualities that help to combat problems such as: insomnia, stress, chronic pain, epilepsy and reduction of spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis.

Here is one of the cannabis strains with the highest CBD levels, which is revolutionizing the pharmacological market thanks to its multiple medicinal benefits It should be noted that CBD or "Cannabidiol" acts as an antagonist of THC (Δ-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), counteracting its psychoactivity, and minimizing its side effects (altered perception, hunger, dry mouth); CBD has therapeutic qualities that help to combat problems such as: insomnia, stress, chronic pain, epilepsy and reduction of spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis. OG Kush CBD comes from a cross between the Californian OG Kush and an elite line of CBD. It stands out because it maintains the aromatic characteristics of its parent species KUSH, combined with the benefits of CBD.

lemon, wood and spices, combining flavors of sativa and indica; users of this variety can enjoy a controllable and satisfying experience, its effect is tolerable, more cerebral than physical, and with a pleasant feeling of euphoria of short duration. This variety was awarded with the 3rd place as a CBD strain, at the Spannabis Champions CUP 2017. "Creating OG Kush CBD cannabis seeds was a pending task for Dinafem Seeds breeders. The most demanded flavor in the USA, the most popular girl in high school, needed a CBD-rich version available to everyone, as its extreme potency meant that some users could not enjoy this preciousness. Source: DinaFem Seeds. Semillas CBD. OG kush CBD. https://www.dinafem.org/es/og-kush-cbd/

If you are a user who enjoys the flavor and aroma nuances of cannabis, OG Kush CBD is the recommended strain for you, it has become famous, especially in the United States, for its exquisite fragrance, a mixture of CANNABIS WORLD JOURNALS | EDICIÓN NO. 19 |

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