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 12 2023
Study: Marijuana Legalization Associated With a Reduction in Alcohol Use Disorder, No Increase in Psychosis
The state-level legalization of recreational marijuana is associated with a reduction in alcohol use disorder, according to a study published by the journal Psychological Medicine. “The causal impacts of recreational cannabis legalization are not well understood due to the number of potential confounds”, states the study. With this in mind, researchers “sought to quantify possible …
Jan 11 2023
Minnesota House Committee Approves Bill to Legalize Marijuana
Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana passed an important hurdle today, receiving approval from the House Commerce, Finance and Policy Committee. The committee passed House Bill 100 today through a voice vote, with some Republicans opposed and all Democrats in support. “Members, Minnesotans are ready,” said State Representative Zack Stephenson, who sponsored the bill with 29 …
Jan 11 2023
Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Filed in West Virginia Legislature
A legislative proposal that would make marijuana legal for everyone 21 and older has been filed in West Virginia’s Legislature. House Bill 2091 was filed by Representative Danielle Walker and has been assigned to the House Health and Human Resources Committee. “In the interest of the efficient use of law-enforcement resources, enhancing revenue for public …
Jan 10 2023
Report: Global CBD Market Valued at $6.7 Billion, to Grow to $23.24 Billion by 2026
A new report has determined that the global market for the cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) is currently $6.77 billion. The 2022 Cannabidiol Global Market Report, conducted by Research and Markets, anticipates the CBD market to grow to $23.24 billion by 2026, a ___% increase with a ridiculously high compound annual growth rate of 36.1%. “The …
Jan 10 2023
Arizona Supreme Court Rules Maternal Medical Marijuana Use for Morning Sickness Does Not Constitute Child Neglect
By declining to hear any challenges to an appellate court ruling, the Arizona Supreme Court has effectively ruled that using marijuana during pregnancy to combat morning sickness does not constitute child abuse or neglect. The lower courts ruling determined that child welfare officials acted inappropriately when they placed a woman on a state registry for …
Jan 10 2023
Study Finds “Direct Relationship” Between Marijuana Use and Objectively Fewer Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescriptions
A new study “provides a direct relationship between the initiation of cannabis therapy and objectively fewer opioid and benzodiazepine”. The study was conducted by researchers at the Rothman Orthopedic Institute and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, and the Legacy Research Institute. It was published in the most recent issue of the journal …
Jan 10 2023
Legal Marijuana Sales Begin Today in Connecticut
Starting at 10am today (January 10) it’s legal for licensed retail outlets to sell marijuana and marijuana products to anyone 21 and older. Although the legalization of marijuana was approved in 2021, today marks the first day of legal sales with nine licensed outlets planning to open their doors to everyone 21 and older, with …
Jan 09 2023
Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed in Minnesota, Has Governor’s Support
Legislation to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older has been filed in the Minnesota Legislature. House Bill 100 “would set up a regulatory framework and permit cannabis use for any reason for people 21 and older”. It was filed by Representative Zack Stephenson along with 27 cosponsors, all Democrats. It has been referred to …
Jan 09 2023
The Top 10 Most Popular Marijuana Strains at the Start of 2023
There are hundreds of marijuana strains on the market, but some are considerably more popular than others. With 2023 now underway there are over 20 states in the U.S. that have legalized recreational marijuana and 39 that have legalized medical marijuana, and the majority of these states have licensed retail outlets selling cannabis and cannabis …
Jan 08 2023
Cannabigerol Demonstrates Anti-Inflammatory Effects in New Study
The cannabis compound cannabigerol (CBG) showed “broad anti-inflammatory effects” in a new study published by the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Conducted by researchers at the University Hospital Duesseldorf and the University of Regensburg, both in Germany, the full text of the study can be found by clicking here. “Since its medical legalization, cannabis preparations …
