Canadian CANNAINVESTOR Magazine Canada March / April 2019 | Page 218

Over time, alcohol could end up becoming taboo

Whatever marijuana’s health risks, it’s always going to be exponentially safer than Canada’s other legal party drug: alcohol. Alcohol puts more Canadians in the hospital every year than heart attacks. Alcohol is also a major contributor to virtually every violent crime imaginable. Half of all murderers had been drinking at the time of their offence, according to a 2014 meta-analysis. Roughly half of all sex assaults also involve alcohol in some form, according to U.S. stats. As social acceptance of pot increases — and as cannabis-infused drinks become more popular — it may start becoming gauche to show up to a party with whiskey or beer.

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make a name for myself through silly allegories that discount the merits of the industry … I am free to discuss companies such as Delivra, Harvest One, Canada House Wellness, WeedMD, 3Sixty Secure Corp, etc … and I am not restricted to obtain approvals from them. Being a CPA as well as holding membership in the Canadian Association of Journalists and the Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids brings you a level of professionalism and due diligence that thus far is lacking in facets of this industry and it is my privilege to do so.

Just days ago, Harvest One announced it was acquiring 100% of Delivra. In that same August issue, I was the first I know of to bring attention to another company – Village Farms International Inc (TSXV:VFF).