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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Clinical Trial Finds Marijuana Extract Safer and More Effective than Opioids for Chronic Low Back Pain
A major phase 3 clinical trial has found that a full-spectrum cannabis extract outperformed opioids in both safety and effectiveness for treating chronic low back pain. The trial is similar to, but separate from, a recent clinical trial published by Nature Medicine. The study, published yesterday by the journal Pain and Therapy, involved 384 participants …
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Sets Priorities on Regulation, Equity and Safety
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien has outlined new priorities for the agency: easing burdens on businesses, tightening lab oversight, and expanding equity reforms to ensure the state’s industry is safe, fair, and inclusive. “Our mandate is to ensure that this industry is both safe and fair,” said Chair O’Brien, following the adjournment of …
Ohio Marijuana Companies Sue Regulators Over Advertising and Product Rules They Call Unfair
Several Ohio marijuana companies are suing state regulators over product and advertising restrictions they argue go against the voter-approved legalization law. The lawsuit, filed in Franklin County court, names Cleveland-based Ancient Roots, Akron-based Fire Rock and five other businesses. They accuse the Division of Cannabis Control of forcing companies to comply with outdated medical marijuana …
Study: THC in Cannabis Resin Nearly Disappears After Two Years of Storage, While CBN and CBD Increase
A new study published in Scientific Reports provides detailed insight into how cannabinoids degrade over time when stored in cannabis resin. Researchers from University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah and Rabat-Institut analyzed 150 resin samples seized by Moroccan authorities and stored for up to 8 years, finding major shifts in cannabinoid composition.
Nebraska Misses Deadline to Issue Medical Marijuana Cultivation Licenses
Nebraska officials confirmed today that the state will not meet its voter-mandated October 1 deadline to begin granting medical marijuana cultivation licenses. According to the Medical Cannabis Commission (MCC), the delay stems from sudden resignations, leaving the commission without a functioning evaluation team. Two of the three members charged with scoring applications stepped down after …
The Body’s Cannabis Network: A Deep Dive into the Endocannabinoid System
The endocannabinoid system has gained increased attention in recent days following a social media post made by President Trump. In this article, we break down the system and explain what it is, how it works, and why marijuana interacts with it so effectively. The endocannabinoid system has been described by scientists as the body’s quiet …
Massachusetts Committee Advances Bill to Launch Psychedelic Pilot Program
Massachusetts lawmakers moved a step closer today to authorizing the therapeutic use of psychedelics, with the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing approving legislation filed earlier this year by Senator Cindy Friedman (D). The measure, Senate Bill 1400, would create a pilot program under the Department of Public Health to allow the supervised use of …
Study Finds Major Inaccuracies in THC Labeling of Cannabis Edibles in Mississippi
A new study published in Clinical Toxicology highlights widespread inaccuracies in the labeling of cannabis edibles sold in Mississippi, raising concerns about consumer safety and industry oversight. Researchers from the University of Mississippi Medical Center analyzed 12 edible products purchased from dispensaries and convenience stores in Jackson. Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, they compared the advertised …
Germany’s First Evaluation Report on Cannabis Legalization Shows Drop in Crime, Stable Use Trends
Germany’s first official review of its cannabis legalization law finds major reductions in cannabis-related crime, no significant surge in adult use, and continued declines in youth consumption. The interim report, prepared by the EKOCAN research alliance, evaluates the Konsumcannabisgesetz (KCanG), which took effect April 1, 2024.
Study: Cannabis Use Common Among Medical Students Worldwide, With Rising Trends in Recent Years
Cannabis consumption remains prevalent among medical students across the globe, according to new research published by the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. The study, conducted by researchers from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, London School of Economics and Political Science, and the National Center for Innovation and Research in …
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