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 29 2022
CBD Reduced the Severity of Gastrointestinal Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawal in a New Animal Study
Cannabidiol reduced the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms of opioid withdrawal in male and female mice in a new study that researchers believe has strong implications for helping humans withdrawing from opioids. As noted by the study’s researchers, although the negative symptoms of opioid withdrawal impacts potentially millions of people, there are “currently limited treatment options …
Dec 29 2022
Legal Marijuana Sales Now Underway in New York
For the first time in state history legal recreational marijuana sales are underway in New York. “Today’s the day: Legal, adult-use cannabis is now for sale in New York State!”, said Governor Kathy Hochul in a statement. “This is a historic milestone for New York’s budding cannabis industry, and I look forward to solidifying our …
Dec 28 2022
Certain Psychedelics Including Magic Mushrooms Now Legal in Colorado
The possession of several types of psychedelic drugs is now legal in Colorado. Last month Colorado voters approved Proposition 122 to legalize the possession and use of certain psychedelic drugs. Yesterday Governor Jared Polis issued a proclamation officially allowing the law to take effect a week prior to when the constitution requires him to do …
Dec 27 2022
There Were More Cannabis Studies Published in 2022 Than Any Year Prior
2022 was a record-breaking year for cannabis-related research. Researchers across the globe published a record-breaking 4,300 scientific papers on the subject of cannabis, according to an analysis of studies published by the National Library of Medicine/PubMed.gov website. This exceeds the previous record of around 4,200, set just last year. There’s strong potential for this to …
Dec 26 2022
The Top 10 Cannabis Studies of 2022
The number of legitimate, peer-reviewed cannabis-related studies released each year has grown at a rapid pace in recent years, and 2022 was no different. Although there were hundreds of studies released in 2022 related to cannabis and/or its many chemical compounds, there are some that rise above the rest in terms of their importance and …
Dec 25 2022
CBD-Antibiotic Inhibits Salmonella Growth, According to New Study
An interesting new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Microorganisms has found that low-doses of CBD inhibits the growth of Salmonella typhimurium. Salmonella Typhimurium is one of the most common and prevalent foodborne pathogens worldwide leading to diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal cramps. Effecting up to 1.3 million people each year with over 400 annual …
Dec 23 2022
Arkansas: $251 Million in Medical Marijuana (45,677 Pounds) Sold This Year, $29.4 Million in Taxes Garnered
According to new data released by state officials, there was over a quarter of a billion dollars worth of medical marijuana and medical marijuana products sold in the state so far in 2022. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, medical marijuana patients spent $23.2 million on medical marijuana in November. In total …
Dec 22 2022
Study Finds Cannabidiol May Be a Valuable Tool in Treating Pain From Digital Ulcers
A study published in the most recent issue of the journal Advances in Skin & Wound Care has found that topical CBD “may be a valuable tool to treat pain related to digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis.” A digital ulcer is a break in the skin of a finger or toe, which can …
Dec 22 2022
Automatic Marijuana Expungements Passed Unanimously By D.C. Council
A criminal justice reform bill that includes a provision for the automatic expungement of marijuana charges has been passed in a unanimous vote by the Washington D.C. Council. The Second Chance Amendment Act was passed by the council by a vote of 13 to 0. This sends the proposal to Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is …
Dec 21 2022
Vermont: $2.6 Million in Marijuana Sold in First Month of Legal Sales, $520,000 in New Taxes
In Vermont’s first month of legal marijuana sales consumers purchased $2.6 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products. Although Vermont legalized marijuana in October, 2020 following the govern signing Senate Bill 54, the first legal marijuana sales taking place at licensed retail outlets didn’t begin until October of this year. Now, we have the first …
