Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Dec 01 2024
Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Reduces Anxiety, Depression, and Other Psychiatric Symptoms in Cancer Patients
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) has demonstrated promising outcomes in addressing multiple psychiatric symptoms in patients with cancer-related distress, according to a new study published in Nature Mental Health. Conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Columbia University, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, and Yale University, the study analyzed data from two randomized, placebo-controlled …
Dec 01 2024
The Top Marijuana Strains in the United States as of December 2024
With an ever-growing number of marijuana strains available, these ten have captured the attention of consumers across the U.S., dominating menus and online discussions. This list, crafted from data provided by various state regulatory agencies and Leafly, features strains celebrated for their flavor, effects, and versatility.
Dec 01 2024
Judge Rules Nebraska Medical Marijuana Initiatives Legally Sufficient, Will Go Into Effect December 12
A Lancaster County District Court judge has upheld the validity of petitions circulated by Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, rejecting a legal challenge that sought to invalidate the ballot initiatives. Judge Susan Strong determined that attorneys for former State Senator John Kuehn and Secretary of State Bob Evnen failed to demonstrate a sufficient number of invalid …
Nov 30 2024
Colorado Marijuana Sales Top $110 Million in September, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to Above $1 Billion
Colorado’s legal marijuana market has generated over $1 billion in revenue so far in 2024. There was $112,429,698 worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in September in Colorado, bringing the year-to-date total to $1,060,994,048. This is according to data released today by the Colorado Department of Revenue Of the $112.4 million in marijuana …
Nov 29 2024
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Surpass $7 Billion as Prices Hit Record Low
Despite prices reaching an all-time low, there was an uptick in marijuana sales from September to October, with all-time sales passing the $7 billion mark. In October, licensed marijuana stores in Massachusetts sold $138.8 million in recreational marijuana and $14.8 million in medical marijuana, totaling $153.6 million. Combined with $119 million in November sales through …
Nov 29 2024
Arapahoe County, Colorado Commission Unanimously Approves Psilocybin Business Regulations
Arapahoe County commissioners have unanimously approved a comprehensive set of regulations governing psilocybin businesses as Colorado prepares to begin licensing these operations in January 2025. The decision follows the voter-approved Proposition 122, which decriminalized the use, possession, and cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms, making Colorado the second state to take such a step. Under Proposition 122, …
Nov 29 2024
Marijuana Use Associated with Large Reduction in Opioid Prescriptions Among Chronic Pain Patients in Utah, Finds Study
According to the results of a newly published study conducted in Utah, cannabis has the potential to to serve as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management. For the study, published on Utah.gov, researchers analyzed the impact of medical cannabis on opioid prescription rates, focusing on 186 patients with chronic pain diagnoses. The study …
Nov 29 2024
Study: Fluorinated Cannabinoids Show Promising Therapeutic Potential
A new study published in the journal Pharmacological Reports highlights the therapeutic potential of four newly developed fluorinated cannabinoids. Conducted by researchers from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and Universität Regensburg in Germany, the study explores the biological activity of these compounds, particularly their anti-inflammatory properties. “Phytochemicals derived from the plant Cannabis sativa …
Nov 29 2024
Idaho Secretary of State Approves 2026 Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative for Signature Collection
Idaho has advanced a proposed measure to decriminalize marijuana by approving its title and summary, clearing the way for signature collection. The measure, proposed by Kind Idaho, would decriminalize personal use and cultivation of marijuana for adults aged 21 and older if approved by voters in 2026. The secretary of state has authorized the petition …
Nov 29 2024
Study: CBD May Protect Against Chemotherapy-Induced Liver Damage
Researchers from Suleyman Demirel University and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey have found that cannabidiol (CBD) may alleviate liver damage caused by methotrexate (MTX), a commonly used chemotherapy drug. The study, published in Drug and Chemical Toxicology, highlights CBD’s potential as a protective agent against MTX-induced hepatotoxicity by targeting oxidative stress and inflammation. The research …
