Anthony Martinelli

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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Montana: $28 Million in Legal Marijuana Purchased in September, Year-to-Date Sales Near a Quarter Billion

There was slightly over $28 million in legal marijuana sold in September in Montana. According to the Montana Cannabis Control Division, there was $28,159,456 in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in September, a modest decrease over the record-breaking $28,697,312 sold in August. This marks the third straight month where marijuana sales have surpassed $28 …

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North America Cannabis Market Valued at $30 Billion, Estimated to Reach $54 Billion Value by 2029

According to a new report the North America cannabis market showcased growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.20% during 2019 to 2022, and that growth is expected to continue in the coming years. The report conducted by Research and Markets found that by the end of 2022, the legal marijuana market in …

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New Hampshire Commission Fails to Reach Consensus on Marijuana Legalization Policy

A commission established by New Hampshire lawmakers has failed to come to an agreement on if and how the state should go about legalizing recreational marijuana. In August Governor Sununu signed into law legislation creating a commission designed to prepare the state for the legalization of marijuana and give recommendations on how lawmakers can most …

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Clinical Trial Finds Oral CBD is an “Effective and Safe Analgesic for Dental Pain”

A single oral dose of cannabidiol (CBD) provides relief from acute dental pain, according to a randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in the Journal of Dental Research. Conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center, the study is titled Cannabidiol as an …

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Minnesota Official Says State is On Track for Marijuana Stores to Open in Early 2025

Minnesota’s marijuana legalization law, signed by Governor Time Walz in May, is on track to be in full effect come early 2025. “We are on track to successfully launch the legal marijuana industry in early 2025″, says Charlene Briner, interim director for the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). “We are all putting in a …

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Indiana Committee Recommends Launching a Psilocybin Pilot Program

Indiana’s Public Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services interim study committee has voted to recommend that the state approve a pilot program for psilocybin  (“magic mushrooms”) therapy. According to a report released by the committee, the “prevailing view is that psilocybin should not be a Schedule I drug and has proven medical benefits.” With that …

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Study: Cannabinoids May Help Improve Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis, Hair Growth, and Skin Cancer

According to a new meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, cannabinoids may help improve “eczema, acne, pruritus, psoriasis, hair growth, and skin cancer and have anti-aging effects on skin.” “The therapeutic application of cannabinoids has gained traction in recent years”, notes the abstract of the study, published online by the National Institute …

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In Study Over 80% of Marijuana Users Stopped Using Over-the-Counter and Prescription Sleep Aids

According to a new Washington State University study, published in the journal Exploration of Medicine, most people who report using marijuana to get a good night’s rest have quit using over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids all together. “More than 80% of the 1,255 cannabis users surveyed for the analysis reported no longer using over-the-counter or prescription …

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Wisconsin Governor Issues Dozens of Marijuana Pardons

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) announced this week that he’s issuing dozens of additional pardons to those convicted for marijuana-related charges. Governor Evers announced that he has issued 82 to new pardons, the majority going to people convicted for drug-related charges, and many of those for simple marijuana possession. “It continues to be a privilege to …

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Canada: CA$444 Million in Marijuana Sold in September, over 3,600 Marijuana Stores Now Open

In Canada there was nearly half a billion dollars worth of legal marijuana sold in September. According to Statistics Canada, there was CA$440 million worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in September. This is a slight decrease over the CA$464 million sold in August, but a roughly 10% increase over the CA$392 sold …

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