S2.E17. Changes to Banking Rules? Managing Corona Stress. Cannabis for COVID Anxiety. California Growing.

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Changes to Banking Rules?

Morgan Fox visits us from the Nation Cannabis Industry Association to talk about the Safe Banking Act.   The NCIA was instrumental in pushing it through the House in September.  Now they are working to influence Congressional Changes to the banking rules because of the importance of keeping dispensaries open.   The lack of access to banking and other obstacles that cannabis businesses already face are exacerbated by the Corona virus.    The NCIA is pushing Congress to include some version of banking reform in the next Corona virus response.
TheCannabisIndustry.com

Six Strategies for Managing Stress Around Infectious Disease

Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael D. Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN is a former US military infectious disease specialist. He is also the founder of the Brain Health Education and Research Institute which furthers educational and research to improve brain health.  He discusses how we may manage stress related to the Corona virus.  It is not only the stress about the virus itself we must manage, but the stress related to our reaction and response to the disease.   These unprecedented times bring unique challenges to everyone on interpersonal, social and governmental levels.  Fear of the unknown, sudden change and isolation are accompanied by a 24-hour news cycle amid our need for self protection.   Dr. Lewis presents and overview and tips on how to manage stress for yourself and your family.
BrainHealthEducation.org

Cannabis for COVID Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Jordan Tishler explains how cannabis can be very helpful in dealing with the anxiety and depression from COVID imposed conditions.  For many, a little cannabis in the evening can ease anxiety and depression.  This is opposed to ‘wake and bake’ consumption of heavy doses in the morning.  Marijuana consumption needs to be moderated because too much can actually make anxiety and depression worse.  A person should go through proper methods and seek medical advice from a qualified physician in order to find out if a license to purchase marijuana is right for them.  Fortunately, dispensaries in legal states adapted helpful measures to ensure access to cannabis with home delivery and curbside pickup.
Cannabis-Specialists.org

W420 Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff in the field Special Report:
Terra Carver on California Growing

Terra Carver is the Executive Director of the Humboldt County Growers Alliance in California.  The alliance acts to preserve, protect and enhance Humboldt County’s world-renowned cannabis industry.  Legalization has meant that growers have become business people, state agencies set themselves up, and all parties involved are building together for growth.   Industry trade associations and local & state government have learned to coordinate.   The industry adapted to licensing,  taxation and rapid market changes.   Education and grass roots organizing played a role in small businesses grabbing a footing to survive from seed to sale.
HCGA.org