Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also 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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DEA Seizes Over 2.3 Million Illegal Vape Devices in Nationwide Crackdown
Yesterday, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the results of a week-long operational enforcement action as part of a whole-of-government initiative aimed at removing dangerous and illegal vaping substances from communities across America. During the operation, DEA seized more than 2.3 million vape devices and cartridges and more than 100 weapons since September 15, 2025.
Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $101 Million in August, Pushing 2025 Total to $779 Million
Legal marijuana sales in Maryland reached $101,268,442 in August, according to new data from the Cannabis Administration. This brings the year-to-date total to $779 million. That total includes $80 million in adult-use purchases and $21 million in medical sales, marking the third month this year with combined sales surpassing $100 million.
Texas Regulators Adopt Emergency Rules on Hemp-Derived THC Sales
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has enacted emergency rules restricting sales of consumable hemp products that contain THC The move comes after Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order earlier this month calling for the change.
New York to Host 2025 Medical Cannabis Symposium in November, Titled “Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice”
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management, working with Northwell Health, will hold its second annual Medical Cannabis Symposium on November 7, 2025, in Long Island. The event, titled “Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice,” will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, and trainees to explore the science behind medical cannabis and its role in clinical care.
Washington, D.C. Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $8.2 Million in August, Up 82% From Last Year, Patient Count Rises to Over 73,000
Washington, D.C.’s medical marijuana program reported $8,245,291 in total sales for August 2025, a sharp 82% increase over the $4,520,332 recorded in August 2024. According to a new report released by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, dispensaries drove the bulk of revenue, bringing in $5.4 million in August compared to just $2.8 million the …
Study: CBD Reduces Heroin-Seeking Behavior by Altering Key Brain Pathways
Researchers have found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help prevent relapse in heroin addiction, reducing heroin-seeking behavior while normalizing brain changes tied to craving. The team from the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai published a new study in the journal Biological Psychiatry, which shows that CBD not only reduced cue-induced heroin-seeking behavior in animals but also …
Cannabis and Autism: Six Recent Studies Highlight CBD’s Potential Role in Reducing Symptoms and Protecting Brain Function
Over the past 12 months, six separate peer-reviewed studies have been published examining the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) on autism, with results consistently showing improvements in behavioral symptoms and markers of brain health. One of the most notable was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial at UC San Diego that tested pharmaceutical CBD (Epidiolex) in boys with …
Study: Medical Marijuana Use Much Higher in Legal States, Anxiety and Depression Most Common Conditions
A new nationwide survey published in AJPM Focus finds that access to medical marijuana varies significantly depending on state laws, with major implications for how patients use it and whether they disclose it to their doctors. Researchers at California State University Channel Islands surveyed nearly 3,000 U.S. adults in 2023, with 996 identifying as medical …
CBD Counters Early Alzheimer’s Molecular Changes, Finds New Study
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may play a significant role in slowing the early progression of Alzheimer’s disease. For the study, researchers at Loma Linda University examined how CBD influenced the molecular transition from cognitive decline to Alzheimer’s-like pathology in mice, focusing on brain and blood …
Delaware Regulators Clarify County-Based Marijuana License Assignments Remain in Place, Allows Limited Reassignment
Delaware officials have issued a statement clarifying recent confusion regarding county-based license assignments in the state’s adult-use marijuana program, saying that contrary to recent reports, county-based assignments have not been removed. “Licensees will continue to be assigned to specific counties as part of Delaware’s regulatory framework”, states an OMC press release. “However, the OMC is maintaining …
