Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Florida Medical Marijuana Patient Count Surpasses 930,000, Up 30k From Start of Year
Florida now has 930,093 registered medical marijuana patients as of October 20, according to new data released by the state’s Department of Health. The figure marks an increase of more than 6,000 patients since last month and nearly 30,000 more than were enrolled at the start of 2025. Last October, there were 882,438 total patients.
Synergistic Effects of CBD and Beta-Caryophyllene May Help Treat Pain and Depression
According to the results of a new study, combining cannabidiol (CBD) with the terpene beta-caryophyllene (BCP) may be an effective treatment option for chronic pain and depression, two conditions researchers say frequently overlap but are often managed separately. The study, published in Pharmacological Research, used a chronic inflammatory pain model in mice, induced with Complete …
President Trump Names Owner of Detroit Marijuana Dispensary Chain as Special Envoy to Iraq
President Trump has chosen Mark Savaya, who owns a chain of marijuana dispensaries in the Detroit-area, to serve as the administration’s new special envoy to Iraq. The announcement was made Sunday on Trump’s Truth Social page. “Mark’s deep understanding of the Iraq-U.S. relationship, and his connections in the region, will help advance the interests of …
Study: New CBD Microemulsion Delivery System Improves Stability
A research team from the University of Florence has published a study in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, detailing a new self-microemulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) designed to improve the oral delivery of cannabidiol (CBD). The team constructed a pseudoternary phase diagram to identify optimal components, ultimately formulating a system using Capryol 90 and isopropyl …
Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Generated $1.4 Billion in Sales Between January 1 and October 12
Massachusetts marijuana retailers and medical dispensaries combined to sell over $1.4 billion worth of product in the first 10 months of 2025, according to new data released by the Cannabis Control Commission. The figures show $1.29 billion in adult-use sales through October 12, along with $123.3 million in medical marijuana purchases, combining for a total …
Psilocybin May Help Slow Skin Aging, Study Finds
A new study published in Biochemistry and Cell Biology finds that psilocybin may offer protective effects against skin aging caused by high-glucose and high-lipid diets. Researchers at the University of Lethbridge found that psilocybin helped preserve cellular health in fibroblasts exposed to stress conditions linked to oxidative damage, inflammation, and collagen breakdown.
The Best Selling Cannabis Strain in Every Legal State (as of October 2025)
October brought some shakeups in the marijuana market, with a handful of strains keeping their grip as one of the top-selling strains, and others slipping as buyers shifted to new options (or found their way back to old favorites). Using data compiled by state regulatory agencies and cannabis commissions, and when needed data from the …
Ohio House Republicans Plan Bill to Allow THC Drinks, Direct Marijuana Tax Revenue to Cities
Ohio House Republicans are preparing to introduce legislation that would allow stores and breweries to sell THC-infused beverages while prohibiting nearly all other forms of “intoxicating hemp” products. The proposal, which was shared with News 5 Cleveland, an ABC affiliate, would also ensure that cities receive tax revenue generated by marijuana dispensary sales. The measure …
Study: CBD Reduces Pain and Itching in Children With Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
A study published today by the British Journal of Dermatology has found that cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly reduce pain and itching in children with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a rare genetic disorder that causes fragile skin and chronic wounds. The study followed 10 patients between the ages of 2 and 17, all of whom …
La Crosse County, Wisconsin Lowers Marijuana Possession Fine to Just $1
Lawmakers in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, have drastically reduced its fine for marijuana possession, cutting the penalty down to just $1. The change was approved Thursday night in an 18 to 11 vote by the County Board. Supervisor Monica Kruse supported the measure, arguing that continuing to impose significant penalties for marijuana possession makes little …
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