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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Jan 07 2025
Clinical Trial: Psilocybin Shows Sustained Benefits in Treating Depression Over Six Months
A phase 2 clinical trial published in eClinicalMedicine and the US National Library of Medicine shows that psilocybin may be effective in treating severe depression. The study, conducted by researchers from Imperial College London, University of California San Francisco, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and McGill University, involved 59 participants. Patients were randomly assigned to …
Jan 07 2025
Report: Hemp-Derived CBD Market Valued at $9.6 Billion, to Grow to $46 Billion by 2034
The global hemp-derived cannabidiol market size was estimated to be $8.28 billion at the end of 2023, growing to nearly $10 billion to end 2024, according to a new report. The report by Research and Markets found that the global CBD market is expected to reach $46.25 billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth …
Jan 06 2025
University of Illinois Springfield Launches Five Online Cannabis Career Certificate Programs
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) has partnered with Green Flower, a leading cannabis education provider, to launch five online certificate programs aimed at preparing individuals for careers in the rapidly expanding marijuana industry. These programs, which span six months, are designed to be completed entirely online, allowing participants to balance their education with other …
Jan 06 2025
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Sales Top $715 Million in 2024, Garnering Over $80 Million in Taxes
Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries sold over $715 million worth of product in 2024, garnering the state tens of millions in tax revenue. According to date released by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA), the state garnered $24.5 million from a 7% excise tax on medical marijuana sales in the second half of 2024, adding to …
Jan 06 2025
Study: Kratom Leaf Extract Shows Promise as Antibiotic Alternative in Tilapia Aquaculture
A recent study published in the peer reviewed journal Fish & Shellfish Immunology found that kratom extract “has the potential to be used as a substitute for antibiotics in the management of bacterial infections in Nile tilapia.” The study explored the effects of an ethanolic extract derived from Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) leaves on Nile tilapia. …
Jan 06 2025
Minnesota Governor Announces Departure of Office of Cannabis Management Director, Interim Director Appointed
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced today that Charlene Briner will step down after building the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from the ground up. In the announcement, Walz and Flanagan announced that OCM General Counsel Eric Taubel will serve as interim director. “Charlene Briner has gotten Minnesota’s emerging cannabis industry off …
Jan 06 2025
States With the Cheapest Legal Marijuana Prices to Start 2025: Oregon, Michigan and Massachusetts Top the List
21 states currently have licensed recreational marijuana stores open for business, with Delaware and Minnesota joining the list later this year. In this article, we breakdown which of these states have the cheapest average prices. Among the states with legal marijuana sales, prices can vary widely, shaped by factors such as tax rates, supply, and …
Jan 06 2025
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Appoints New Chair for Liquor and Cannabis Board
The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) announced recently that outgoing Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Jim Vollendroff, MPA, as chair of the LCB board. Chair Vollendroff will fulfill former Chair David Postman’s term which concludes in Jan. 2027. Postman vacated the board chair position recently to serve as chief of staff for incoming Attorney General …
Jan 06 2025
Study: Kratom Relative Mitragyna Parvifolia Shows Promise as a Multi-Action Treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis
Mitragyna parvifolia leaves may serve as a therapeutic agent for lymphatic filariasis, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Madurai Kamaraj University and the Central University of Tamil Nadu in India. The study, published in the Journal of Parasitic Diseases, highlights the plant’s diverse bioactivity and underscores its potential for further research as …
Jan 06 2025
Missouri Breaks Monthly Marijuana Sales Record Again, Bringing 2024 Total to $1.36 Billion
For the second straight month, marijuana sales in Missouri broke the previous monthly record. There was $130.51 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Missouri in December, breaking the previous record of $128 million set the prior month. This brings 2024’s total to $1.36 billion, and the all-time total to $3.4 billion. …
