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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Dec 30 2024
Hawaii Governor Signs Order to Protect Medical Marijuana Caregivers
Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed Executive Order No. 24-06 today, designed to protect caregivers who provide medical cannabis to qualified patients, from undue enforcement. Under current Hawaii law, primary caregivers are authorized to cultivate marijuana for qualified patients. However, the law allowing this was set to expire on January 1. To address this, the Governor …
Dec 30 2024
Six Marijuana-Related Clinical Trials Now Open for Participants at UC San Diego
The University of California San Diego (UCSD) is seeking participants for six marijuana-related clinical trials. The university is currently conducting seven clinical trials related to marijuana and its compounds, with all but one currently open to new participants (the seventh is “currently not accepting new patients, but might later”). Below is a breakdown of these …
Dec 30 2024
UCSF Seeks Participants for Four Psilocybin Clinical Trials
The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking participants for four clinical trials exploring the effects of psilocybin on mental health conditions and chronic low back pain. The university is currently conducted eight clinical trial related to psilocybin, with two “in progress, not accepting new patients”, two that are “not yet accepting patients”, and …
Dec 29 2024
Study: Recreational Marijuana Legalization Linked to Reduction in Opioid Deaths
A new study reveals that legalizing recreational marijuana may cut opioid-related deaths by an average of 3.5 per 100,000 residents. The research, based on state-level data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found the most significant impact in states that legalized marijuana earlier in the opioid crisis. According to the study, the …
Dec 29 2024
Study: 3D-Printed CBD Suppositories Show Promise in Treating Epilepsy
Researchers from the Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine have found that cannabidiol (CBD)-loaded hollow suppositories using 3D printing technology may be effective in treating epilepsy. Published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, the study highlights the limitations of traditional oral CBD formulations, which often face significant first-pass metabolic effects, reducing their efficacy. The newly designed …
Dec 29 2024
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Top $155 Million in November, Nearly $1.7 Billion So Far in 2024
Florida’s medical marijuana industry remains strong, with $155.4 million in sales reported for November. This figure, provided by the research firm Headset, represents a 26% increase from the $122.6 million recorded in October. Year-to-date sales have reached approximately $1.67 billion, with March leading the way at $173 million. Dried marijuana flower remained by far the …
Dec 29 2024
Arkansas: $24 Million in Medical Marijuana Sold in November, Over $250 Million Year-to-Date
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas remained strong in November. According to data released by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, there was $24 million worth of medical marijuana sold in November, despite the state having just 37 dispensaries. This comes out to an average of around $650,000 per dispensary. The year-to-date total for marijuana …
Dec 28 2024
The States Most Likely to Legalize Marijuana in 2025
24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, but that number is poised to grow in 2025. In 2025, several states are on track to put forth serious efforts to become the 25th legal marijuana state. Below is a list of the four most likely to do so, based on the current political climate and ongoing legislative …
Dec 28 2024
Marijuana Indicas: 2024’s Most Popular Strains
Indicas are renowned for their deeply relaxing effects, often making them a go-to choice for winding down in the evening or managing stress and pain. Here we take a look at the most popular indicas throughout 2024. In 2024, throughout the states that allow legal marijuana sales, the 10 indicas listed below standout among the …
Dec 28 2024
Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. Announces Share Buyback Program
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc., a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, has announced it’s received authorization from the Company’s Board of Directors to commence a share buyback program. Pursuant to a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) commencing on January 2, 2025, the Company may repurchase up to the lesser of: …
