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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Oct 09 2024
Analysis of Legal Marijuana States: Dried Marijuana Remains Most Popular Category, Followed by Prerolls, Concentrates, and Edibles
In an analysis of the legal marijuana market across multiple states, dried flower remains the most dominant category, maintaining its popularity as consumers’ go-to product. According to data from ten state marijuana regulatory agencies (between January and September of this year), including California, Massachusetts, Maine, Illinois, Oregon and Washington, as well as industry insights from …
Oct 09 2024
Study: Psilocybin Reduces Brain Damage and Aids Recovery in Stroke Animal Model
A recent study published in BMC Neuroscience highlights psilocybin’s potential neuroprotective effects. Conducted by researchers from Taiwan National Health Research Institutes, China Medical University, and University Hospitals of Cleveland, the study explored how psilocybin—a 5HT2A receptor agonist found in “magic mushrooms”—can reduce brain damage and enhance neurological recovery after stroke. The study involved adult male …
Oct 09 2024
Study: Edible Cannabis Provides Short- and Long-Term Relief From Chronic Low Back Pain
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the University of Colorado Boulder has found that edible cannabis may provide both short-term and extended relief for individuals suffering from chronic low back pain. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Pharmacology, examined the effects of edible …
Oct 09 2024
Cayman Islands Voters to Get Opportunity in 2025 to Ease Marijuana Possession Laws
In 2025, voters in the Cayman Islands will have the chance to decide whether to relax the country’s marijuana possession laws through a referendum. The proposed changes, announced by Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan during a press conference, seeks to reclassify the possession of small amounts of marijuana as a minor offense. If passed, the new …
Oct 08 2024
A Look at Live Resin, a Potent Marijuana Concentrate Booming in Popularity
Live resin, a relatively new addition to the growing list of marijuana concentrates, has gained substantial traction due to its potency, flavor, and aromatic profile. Unlike traditional cannabis extracts, live resin is produced by flash-freezing freshly harvested plants and extracting cannabinoids and terpenes while they remain in their original, undried form. This preserves the full …
Oct 08 2024
Baltimore to Vote Next Month on Cannabis Reparations Fund for Communities Impacted by Prohibition
Baltimore voters will decide on November 5 whether to establish a city fund aimed at compensating communities disproportionately impacted by past cannabis arrests and prosecutions. This charter amendment, known as Question G, would utilize state funds, which stem from Maryland’s recreational marijuana sales tax, to support these communities. Maryland imposes a 9% tax on recreational …
Oct 08 2024
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Expansion Initiative Will Appear On November Ballot After All
After a turbulent journey, Arkansas voters will have the opportunity to decide on a significant expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program next month. According to Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston, the Arkansans for Patient Access (APA) initiative, officially known as the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Amendment of 2024, has secured enough valid signatures to …
Oct 08 2024
Clinical Trials Highlight Psilocybin’s Effectiveness in Treating Depression and Anxiety
Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, could revolutionize the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a new study that analyzed multiple clinical trials. For the study, researchers from several Chinese institutions, including The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University and Guangzhou Medical University, conducted a systematic review of five randomized …
Oct 08 2024
Montana: Licensed Marijuana Stores Sold $27 Million Worth of Product in September
Legal marijuana sales in Montana topped $27 million in September. According to data released by the Montana Department of Revenue, total marijuana sales reached $27,520,406 in September. This is a slight dip from the record-breaking $29,716,881 sold in August, and is on par with the $28 million sold in September 2023. The vast majority of …
Oct 08 2024
Delaware Receives Over 1,200 Applications for Marijuana Business Licenses, Including 800 for Retail Outlets
Delaware has received over 1,260 applications between August 19 and September 30, according to data released by the state. Of these, 800 applications were for the 30 available retail licenses, according to Delaware’s Office of the Marijuana Commissioner. The state generated over $4 million from application fees. Applicants paid $5,000 for an open application (non-social …
