Anthony Martinelli

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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Study: Patients With Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis Report Pain Relief and Reduced Fatigue With Cannabinoid Use

A study published in The Cureus Journal of Medical Science highlights the potential benefits of cannabinoid use for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Conducted by researchers from Concentra Urgent Care (Orlando), the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, and the University …

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New York’s Legal Marijuana Market Nears $1 Billion in Sales

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New York’s legal marijuana market is on track to surpass $1 billion in sales by the end of December, according to state officials. Since its launch two years ago, the market has recorded $863.9 million in sales, with recent months showing substantial growth. The state reached $500 million in cumulative sales by August, signaling accelerating …

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Trulieve Opens New Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Jacksonville, 160th Florida Location

Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., opened a new medical cannabis dispensary in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, November 23. The new location means that Trulieve now has 160 dispensaries open throughout Florida, more than any company in any medical marijuana state. A grand opening celebration will be held Friday, December …

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Here’s the Most Popular Marijuana Strains in Florida as of November 2024

As of November 2024, Florida’s cannabis market showcases a diverse array of strains that have captured the preferences of consumers statewide. Despite recreational marijuana remaining illegal in Florida, the state has a burdening medical marijuana market featuring hundreds of dispensaries. This, combined with the underground market and online, have allowed specific strains to soar in …

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Nebraska Judge Dismisses All 24 Charges Against Notary in Medical Marijuana Petition Case

In a significant legal development, Hall County Judge Alfred E. Corey III has dismissed 24 counts of official misconduct against Jacy Todd, a notary public from York, Nebraska. The charges stemmed from allegations that Todd improperly notarized petition pages for initiatives aimed at legalizing medical marijuana in the state. The two initiatives were overwhelmingly approved …

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Oregon: Over 16,000 Legal Psilocybin Doses Administered Since June 2023, Just Five Hospital Visits Reported

Oregon continues to lead the nation in legal psilocybin use, with over 16,000 doses administered at licensed facilities since June 2023, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The state’s psilocybin services program, the first of its kind in the U.S., provides supervised administration of the psychedelic substance for therapeutic and personal development purposes. Currently …

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Ohio’s New Speaker of the House Promises to Undo Cannabis Legalization

Ohio House Republicans have chosen Matt Huffman, the current Senate president, as their next House speaker. Huffman, unopposed in the caucus vote, is known for his hardline conservative agenda, including his intent to reverse Ohio’s recently implemented recreational marijuana legalization law. Huffman’s leadership approach signals a significant shift for Ohio. His priorities include restricting marijuana …

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Medical Marijuana Now Covered as Employee Benefit in Three New Jersey Municipalities

In a groundbreaking move for public workers, three New Jersey municipalities are introducing medical marijuana coverage as a healthcare benefit. Employees in the city of Trenton, as well as the boards of education in Orange and Teaneck, will gain access to discounts at participating dispensaries and cannabis-related telehealth services. The program is facilitated by Bennabis …

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Minnesota’s Cannabis License Lottery to Grant 200 Preapprovals Next Week, Out of Over 600 Applicants

Hundreds of applicants seeking cannabis business licenses in Minnesota will learn their fate on Tuesday as the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) conducts a lottery to award preapprovals. This initiative, part of a social equity program, is designed to support individuals disproportionately impacted by past marijuana prohibition, veterans, and residents of high-poverty areas. In …

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Marijuana and THC Improve Working Memory in Aging, Finds Animal Study

With marijuana use surging among older adults, researchers are uncovering how it may influence age-related cognitive decline. A new study, published by the National Library of Medicine and as a preprint in bioRxiv, reveals that cannabis and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9THC) may enhance working memory in aged individuals without worsening other cognitive impairments. The study concluded that …

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