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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Sep 18 2024
Flora Growth Partners with Blossom Genetics to Supply Medical Cannabis in Germany
Flora Growth Corp. announced on Wednesday a new agreement with Blossom Genetics, a London-based company, to supply medical cannabis to the German market. As part of the deal, two cannabis flower strains—Chemmy Jones and Northern Lights—will be introduced to Germany. The country implemented a significant recreational cannabis law on April 1, which decriminalized cannabis, allowed …
Sep 18 2024
Study: Medical Marijuana Legalization Linked to Lower Health Insurance Premiums
A new study published in the journal Applied Health Economics and Health Policy reveals that companies in states with medical cannabis laws are seeing significant savings in employer-sponsored health insurance premiums. The research, conducted by Leafwell, highlights the economic benefits of medical cannabis for businesses, potentially offering a new incentive for more states to adopt …
Sep 18 2024
Athletes for Care Endorses Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana in Florida
Athletes for Care, a nonprofit dedicated to the health and well-being of athletes, has endorsed Florida’s recreational marijuana ballot initiative. “Cannabis has a long history in sports to help center athletes and aid them in recovery following both short- and long-term injuries,” said Clint Johnson, Executive Director of Athletes for Care, in a press release. “Our …
Sep 18 2024
Study: Year-Long Medical Marijuana Use Shows No Negative Impact on Brain Function
According to a study published recently in JAMA Network Open, there was no significant impact on brain activation in individuals using medical marijuana over the course of a year. Titled Year-Long Cannabis Use for Medical Symptoms and Brain Activation During Cognitive Processes and conducted by researchers from Universitas Mercatorum, University of Foggia, University of Bari, and …
Sep 18 2024
Study Finds “Psilocybin May Offer a Potential Avenue for Combating Tobacco Use Disorder”
A new study published in the peer reviewed journal Discover Mental Health highlights the potential of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, as a treatment option for tobacco use disorder. Conducted by a team of researchers from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, the University Medical Center Groningen, the University of Groningen, and NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, …
Sep 18 2024
Vermont Recorded Over $12 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales in July, a New Monthly Record
For the first time in state history, legal marijuana sales in Vermont surpassed $12 million in a single month. According to the Vermont Department of Taxes, licensed dispensaries and retail outlets sold $12.27 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products in July, up from $11.14 million in June. July’s sales generated $1.72 million in tax …
Sep 18 2024
U.S. Senate Committee Passes DOOBIE Act to Prevent Denial of Jobs and Security Clearances Over Marijuana Use
Today, the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee gave approval to the DOOBIE Act, which would “limit the consideration of marijuana use when making an employment suitability or security clearance determination”. The DOOBIE Act was filed in July by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The Dismantling …
Sep 17 2024
Missouri Recalls 23,000 Marijuana Products, Bringing Total to Over 150,000 Since August
Missouri cannabis regulators have recalled over 23,000 marijuana products due to improper testing by ClearWater Science, a lab based in Fulton. The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) stated that the products were not tested in compliance with state standards, making it impossible to confirm if they meet health and safety requirements. Although no reports …
Sep 17 2024
Aurora Cannabis Reveals Auto-Flowering Insights, Calling Them a “Gamechanger” for Higher Yields
Aurora Cannabis Inc., a Canadian based global medical cannabis company, is pioneering ground-breaking research in auto-flowering technology. Auto-flowering is a genetic characteristic that automatically transitions the plant from the vegetative stage to the flowering stage rather than relying on changes in light cycles. The new research provides foundational insight on flowering mechanism in cannabis, which …
Sep 17 2024
DEA Quietly Endorses New Two-Part Test for Drug Rescheduling
The DEA has officially recognized a new two-part test for determining whether a substance has an accepted medical use, which was used to determine whether marijuana should be rescheduled. This acknowledgment was quietly included in a footnote within a recent notice about the scheduling of two synthetic opioids under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances …
