Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Study: Medical Marijuana Improves Sleep and Anxiety in Insomnia Patients
A study published today by PLOS Mental Health finds that medical marijuana may provide relief for people struggling with chronic insomnia, improving both sleep quality …
Newt Gingrich, Former House Speaker, Calls Ibogaine Research a Breakthrough for Veterans and Public Health
Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich continues to throw his support behind ibogaine, pointing to new research from Stanford University that suggests the psychedelic could …
Cannabis May Reduce Alcohol Cravings and Consumption, Study Finds
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence finds that cannabis could help reduce alcohol intake among some heavy drinkers. Researchers …
Study: CBD May Improve Memory and Reduce Inflammation in Alzheimer’s Patients
A study from the University of Haifa, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, has found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced both cognitive decline and neuroinflammation in an …
Clinical Trial: Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Reduces Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Life-Threatening Illness
In a phase 2b randomized controlled trial, psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy provided significant and lasting relief from depression and anxiety in people with life-threatening illnesses. The study, …
Nearly One Million Records Exposed in Ohio Marijuana Card Data Breach
A major data breach has exposed nearly one million records tied to Ohio Marijuana Card, a company that helps patients secure physician-certified medical marijuana cards …
2025 Cannabis Research: A Breakdown of Over 250 Studies
The pace of cannabis research in 2025 has been unprecedented. Through the end of August, scientists around the world have released hundreds of peer-reviewed studies …
Study: CBDA Shows Far Greater Bioavailability Than CBD in Animal and Cell Models
Researchers from the University of Chemistry and Technology Prague and the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine have found that cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) has far …
Study: No Significant Change in Car Accidents Following Cannabis Legalization in Connecticut
A new peer-reviewed study has found that Connecticut’s move to legalize recreational cannabis in 2023 did not lead to an increase in car accidents, either …
The Five States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in 2026
Given most state legislatures are currently on recess, talks surrounding state-level cannabis legalization efforts have slowed for a moment. That said, as 2026 fast approaches, …













