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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Oct 27 2022
Study: Legalizing Marijuana Has No Impact on the Perceived Risk of Marijuana Use Among Children
The state level legalization of recreational marijuana has no discernible impact on how children feel about the potential risks associated with marijuana use. This is according to a new peer-reviewed study being published in the upcoming issue of the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and epublished ahead of print by the National Institute of Health. …
Oct 26 2022
Germany Government Unveils Plan to Legalize Marijuana
Germany’s health minister unveiled a plan today to legalize the possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis and to allow it to be sold through licensed retail outlets. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach says he will check with the European Union’s executive commission whether the plan approved by the German government is in line with …
Oct 25 2022
Canada: Infused Pre-Roll Sales Grew 1,000% Between September, 2021 and September, 2022
In Canada sales of marijuana pre-rolls infused with hash, kief and/or oil rose a jaw dropping 1,000% between September, 2021 and September, 2022. The growth marks “the most significant growth of any segment within the cannabis industry over the last year or two, given that it is growing very quickly and it is also very …
Oct 24 2022
Poll: 68% of Americans Believe Marijuana Should be Legal
A large majority of adults in the United States, including a majority of Republicans, believe marijuana should be legal according to a new Monmouth University Poll. Overall, two-thirds (68%) of the American public supports legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use, finds the new poll. This includes 76% of Democrats and 73% …
Oct 24 2022
Study: Marijuana Oil “Significantly Reduced Agitation” in Dementia Patients
According to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Medicine, marijuana oil significantly reduced agitation and aggression and reduced sleep disturbances in patients with dementia. According to its abstract, the objective of the study was to “evaluate the safety and efficacy of the medical cannabis oil “Avidekel” for the reduction of behavioral …
Oct 24 2022
New Report Details the Best and Worst Cities for a Cannabis Vacation
A new report details the best and worst U.S. cities for a ‘Canna-cation,’ including the most and least expensive for marijuana. Upgraded Points, a travel information industry leader, analyzed 50 major cities where recreational marijuana is legal to find the best cities for a cannabis vacation. The researchers considered 10 ranking factors strongly related to …
Oct 23 2022
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients Who Use Marijuana Report Decreased Emergency Room Visits
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology has found that those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) report improved symptoms and fewer emergency room visits following marijuana use. Conducted by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Northwestern University and Stony Brook University Hospital, the objective of the study according to its abstract …
Oct 21 2022
CBD Mitigated Neuronal Damage Induced by Kainate In an In-Vitro Seizure Model
Cannabidiol (CBD) mitigated the neuronal damage caused by kainate in an in-vitro seizure model, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Neurobiology of Disease. The study states that epilepsy “is one of the most common brain disorder and, despite the possible use of several therapeutic options, many patients continue to have seizures …
Oct 21 2022
Report: Global Legal Marijuana Market Valued at $27 Billion, to Grow to $82 Billion by 2027
Despite marijuana remaining illegal in many parts of the world, the global legal marijuana market is now valued at $27.7 billion and is expected to grow to over $80 billion by 2027. The global cannabis market is estimated to be valued at $27.7 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $82.3 billion by 2027, …
Oct 21 2022
Cannabis Extracts May Help Treat Dermatophytosis and Other Skin Diseases
A new study has found that cannabis extracts “may be of value to treat dermatophytosis and other skin diseases caused by various microorganisms.” Published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, the study was conducted by researchers at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and Charles University, both in Czechia. “Cannabis preparations are gaining popularity …
