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 Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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May 15 2025
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Supports Psychedelics Like Psilocybin and MDMA
President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, is drawing national attention for her outspoken support of psychedelic therapy, including psilocybin-assisted treatment, which remains illegal under federal law. Dr. Means, a wellness influencer with a background in medicine, was recommended by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump admitted …
May 15 2025
Study: Medical Cannabis Use Linked to Reductions in Pain, Anxiety, and Depression in Older Adults
A study published today by the journal Psychiatry finds that medical marijuana use can provide immediate relief from symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and depression among older adults, with additional benefits for sleep quality. Researchers from the University of Central Florida conducted a nationwide study involving 106 medical marijuana users between the ages of 55 …
May 15 2025
American Basketball Player Arrested in Indonesia for Marijuana Candies, Faces Possible Death Penalty
American basketball player Jarred Shaw, who plays for the Tangerang Hawks in Indonesia, has been arrested for allegedly smuggling nearly 900 grams of marijuana-infused candy into the country from Thailand. According to Indonesian authorities, customs officials at Soekarno-Hatta Airport intercepted 20 packages containing the illicit candies. Shaw was arrested shortly after at his apartment in …
May 15 2025
World’s First Infused Beverage Study Expands — Get Free THC Drinks for Participating
MoreBetter, a leader in Real-World-Data collection and consumer health research, is expanding an observational research study aimed at understanding the impact of THC-infused beverages on alcohol consumption, mood, and quality of life. Over 2,500 participants have either completed or are currently active in the first cohort of the three-week study, since its announcement on April …
May 14 2025
New Hampshire Senate Committee Approves House-Backed Psilocybin Decriminalization Bill With Added Fentanyl Provisions
The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve a bill that would decriminalize psilocybin, advancing it to the full Senate for consideration. House Bill 528, introduced by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), was approved by the House last month with strong bipartisan support. The bill was originally written to fully legalize personal use …
May 14 2025
Study: Cannabinoids Including THC, CBD, THCV, CBC and CBG Protect Pancreatic Cells From Damage Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
According to a new study published in the journal Molecules, cannabinoids including THC, CBD, THCV, CBC, and CBG may protect pancreatic β-cells from damage linked to type 2 diabetes. For the study, researchers at the University of Lethbridge used high-glucose, high-lipid (HGHL) conditions to mimic the cellular environment that often leads to β-cell dysfunction in …
May 14 2025
Congressmember Dina Titus Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From National Cannabis Industry Association
Congressmember Dina Titus (D-NV) has been honored with the Legislative Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) for her longstanding efforts to advance marijuana reform at the federal level. The award was presented during NCIA’s annual policy gathering in Washington, D.C., where Titus thanked the organization for its recognition and reaffirmed her …
May 14 2025
Florida Updating Medical Marijuana Registry to Improve Access and Usability
Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) is making changes to the state’s medical marijuana registry aimed at simplifying the application process and giving patients better access to important information. According to OMMU, the state’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry is receiving updates to its infrastructure and security. In addition to improved performance, the update will …
May 14 2025
California Governor’s Revised 2025-26 Budget Prioritizes Illicit Cannabis Enforcement, Avoids Increased Costs for Licensees
Today, Governor Newsom released his revised 2025-2026 state budget, which proposes shifting funding for Department of Cannabis Control’s (DCC) illicit cannabis enforcement activities from the Cannabis Control Fund to the Cannabis Tax Fund. This change will enable DCC to uphold California’s commitment to protecting public safety and a well-regulated legal cannabis market without increasing licensing …
May 14 2025
Cannabidiol (CBD) Market Expected to Surpass $22 Billion by 2030, Finds New Report
The global cannabidiol (CBD) market is projected to more than double in size over the next five years, reaching $22.05 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Valued at $9.14 billion in 2024, the market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 15.8% from 2025 through …
