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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Report Finds Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers Used Cannabis in Past 30 Days, With 61% Preferring to Smoke It
The New York State Department of Health has released a new report detailing adult cannabis use across the state, providing fresh data on how New Yorkers consume marijuana, their reasons for using it, and what demographic groups are using it most. According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) brief, 14.7% of adults aged …
U.S. House Approves Amendment Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Veterans
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to recommend medical marijuana to veterans in states where it’s legal. The measure, introduced by Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Dave Joyce (R-OH), was adopted as part of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations …
U.S. House Approves Requiring VA to Prepare for Integration of Psychedelic Therapies
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate how its healthcare system can be adapted to incorporate psychedelic therapies for veterans with PTSD and substance use disorders. Filed by Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), the measure was added to the Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and …
Study: Cannabis Extract With Equal Parts THC and CBD Reduces Chronic Pain and Improves Quality of Life
A hybrid cannabis extract with equal parts THC and CBD significantly reduced pain and improved quality of life in chronic pain patients, according to a new study conducted in Germany. Published in the journal Advances in Therapy, the observational study followed 64 adult patients treated with Cannamedical® Hybrid Cannabis Extract THC25:CBD25 as part of standard …
Study: Inhalable CBD Powder Shows Promise for Treating Inflammatory Lung Diseases
In a new study, researchers have developed a dry powder inhalation form of CBD that may help treat conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma more effectively than traditional methods. Researchers at the University of Otago have created an inhalable formulation of cannabidiol (CBD) that could overcome the limitations of oral delivery, such …
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) Says Opponents Have “Lost” Fight Against Marijuana Legalization, Calls for National Regulatory Framework
Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, says the fight to keep marijuana illegal is effectively over and it’s time for Congress to act accordingly. Speaking during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that included representatives from the DEA, DHS and FBI, Tillis said opponents of legalization have “lost” and Congress must acknowledge that fact …
Senator Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Triple Legal THC Limit for Hemp, Ease Testing Rules
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced legislation that would triple the legal THC threshold for hemp while tackling several regulatory issues that have been an issue since federal legalization in 2018. The Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act would raise the federal definition of legal hemp from 0.3% THC by dry weight to 1%. The …
Tourist Denied Entry to U.S. Based on Past Cannabis Use Where it Was Legal
A Norwegian tourist was recently denied entry to the United States after admitting to past marijuana use, despite consuming it in countries where the substance isn’t illegal. Mads Mikkelsen was stopped at a port of entry in New Jersey earlier this month by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. He told Norwegian outlet Nordlys …
Oregon Initiative to Legalize Cannabis Cafes Clears First Signature Milestone
An initiative campaign to legalize cannabis cafes in Oregon has officially cleared its first hurdle, receiving over 1,400 verified signatures—more than the 1,000 required to obtain a ballot title from the state. Organizers are now preparing to launch the next and much larger phase of their campaign: gathering more than 117,000 additional signatures to qualify …
New Zealand Study Recruiting Dogs for First-Ever THC and CBD Arthritis Trial
More than 100 dogs are being enrolled in what’s being called the first regulated clinical trial of its kind, testing a combination of THC and CBD for treating osteoarthritis in canines. The trial is being conducted by Hale Animal Health, a veterinary pharmaceutical company based in New Zealand. The study is taking place across multiple …
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