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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Aug 26 2024
DEA Won’t Rule Out Arresting People Who Are Following State Marijuana Laws, But Says It’s “Not Our Intent”
Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have not ruled out making arrests for marijuana use in states like Ohio, despite the state recently legalizing marijuana. Brian McNeal, a DEA spokesman, told WOSU (an NPR affiliate) that the agency’s primary concern is those involved in the manufacturing and distribution of illicit substances. “So are we …
Aug 23 2024
Study: High-Dose Psilocybin May Be Effective in Treating Depression
A new study published this week by The British Medical Journal and the US National Institute of Health reveals that high-dose psilocybin may offer benefits in treating depression. Conducted by a team of researchers from multiple hospitals and universities in Taiwan, the study systematically reviewed and analyzed the performance of various psychedelics, including LSD and MDMA, …
Aug 23 2024
Federal Marijuana Banking Legislation Has 166 Bicameral and Bipartisan Sponsors
Support for federal marijuana banking legislation continues to grow, despite no legislative progress being made since the Senate Banking Committee approved the measure last September. In the US House of Representatives, the SAFE (Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act) Banking Act (H.R. 2891) has 129 sponsors, including 102 Democrats and 27 Republicans, making it the …
Aug 23 2024
Study Finds Weak Correlation Between THC Blood Levels and Impairment
A new study published in Forensic Science International reveals that while alcohol and benzodiazepines have a clear and significant impact on driver impairment as their blood concentrations rise, the effects of THC are much less consistent and harder to predict, calling into question per se THC driving limits. The research, which examined over 15,000 cases …
Aug 23 2024
Oregon and its Cities Have Garnered Over $1.3 Billion in Tax Revenue From Nearly $7 Billion in Marijuana Sales Since 2016
Since the start of legal recreational marijuana sales in Oregon, the state has garnered well over $1 billion in tax revenue, with localities garnering an additional over $150 million. Oregon was the third state to legalize recreational marijuana in 2014, following Colorado and Washington’s lead in 2012. Due to bureaucratic delays, the first licensed marijuana …
Aug 23 2024
Study: Cannabinoids May Enhance Treatment for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology explores the potential role of cannabinoids in treating triple-negative breast cancer, a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer that accounts for 10-20% of all cases. Conducted by researchers from the University of Ljubljana and the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana in Slovenia, the study examines how …
Aug 23 2024
Missouri Court Rules THC Possession Convictions Must be Expunged
The Missouri Court of Appeals has overturned a judge’s decision to deny expungements for individuals convicted of THC possession. The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that convictions for THC possession must be expunged, following an amendment to the Missouri Constitution passed by voters in November 2022. The court clarified that while …
Aug 22 2024
Nevada Issues Six Additional Licenses for Marijuana Consumption Lounges
Today, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) issued six prospective licenses for cannabis consumption lounges reserved for social equity applicants. According to a press release sent today by the CCB, the applications were selected using random number generator software, which can be viewed here. This comes after an internal audit found that 6 previously selected …
Aug 22 2024
North Carolina Tribe to Open Marijuana Superstore to Everyone 21 and Older in Two Weeks
In two weeks and two days, on Saturday, September 7, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will open their marijuana superstore to everyone 21 and older, regardless of whether or not they’re a patient or tribal member. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, located on tribal land in the town of Cherokee (around three hours from …
Aug 22 2024
Alberta Now Offers Marijuana Delivery Through Uber Eats, Joining Two Other Canadian Provinces
Uber Eats has partnered with Leafly to deliver cannabis to customers in Alberta, Canada. Albertans aged 18 and older can now use the Uber Eats app to place orders with licensed cannabis retailers and have the products delivered by the store’s certified staff, according to a news release from Uber Canada, first reported by MJBizDaily. …
