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 20 2024
University of California Seeks Hundreds of Participants for Five Marijuana Clinical Trials
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is actively seeking participants for five ongoing clinical trials focused on marijuana’s medical applications. These studies are part of UCSD’s continuing research into how marijuana can be used to help treat a variety of medical ailments. The first trial looks into how marijuana relieves pain, often called a …
Oct 18 2024
MDMA Purity Dropped to 15% in 2009, Rose to 74% in 2023, Study Finds
A new study from Georgia State University, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, shows that there continues to be issues with misrepresentation of MDMA in unregulated markets across the United States, although there has been improvements in recent years. The research analyzed 4,719 alleged MDMA samples submitted to the DrugsData drug-checking service, aiming …
Oct 18 2024
Cannabidiol Found to Damage Cancer Cells and Halt Growth in Oral Cancer Study
A study set to be published in the journal Archives of Oral Biology in January 2025 explores the potential biological effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on oral squamous cell carcinoma cells. Conducted by researchers from the University of Perugia in Italy, the study examines CBD as a possible adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment. The study was …
Oct 18 2024
Report: Marijuana Testing Services Market Valued at Over $2 Billion, to Grow in Value to $5.3 Billion by 2030
The global cannabis testing services market size is expected to reach $5.39 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.21% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report. Conducted by Research and Markets, the report shows that the current value of the cannabis testing market is $2.1 billion, an increase …
Oct 18 2024
Study: Cannabidiol (CBD) Shows Potential to Inhibit Growth and Biofilm Formation of Candida albicans
A recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Microbiology demonstrates that the cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) may effectively inhibit the growth of Candida albicans, a yeast commonly associated with infections such as oral candidiasis. Researchers treated C. albicans with varying concentrations of CBD, ranging from 0 to 20 µg/mL, and observed a significant reduction …
Oct 17 2024
Washington DC Council Approves Medical Cannabis Clarification Act, Sends it to Mayor Bowser
The Washington D.C. Council has passed the Medical Cannabis Clarification Amendment Act (Council Bill 25-581), a notable update to the District’s medical cannabis framework. The bill, approved by the full council earlier this month, was officially presented to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s today. Mayor Bowser now faces a deadline of October 31 to either sign it into …
Oct 17 2024
Medical Cannabis May Cut Costs in Chronic Pain Treatment, Study Finds
An early economic analysis published in the journal Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research suggests that medical marijuana could provide notable cost savings when treating chronic pain. The study assessed the cost-effectiveness of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) compared to other treatment options, such as analgesics, physiotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, over a one-year period …
Oct 17 2024
New Jersey Launches Free Cannabis Training Academy
The New Jersey Department of State’s New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC), with designation and support from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), has launched the Cannabis Training Academy (CTA). The CTA was officially launched yesterday, October 16. This no-cost, online cannabis educational platform aids and educates current and aspiring cannabis business owners as …
Oct 17 2024
Medical Marijuana Sales in Germany Set to Surpass €420 Million in 2024, Expected to Reach €1 Billion by 2028
Medical marijuana sales in Germany are projected to surpass €420 million (about $455.2 million) in 2024, with the market on track to hit €1 billion by 2028, according to the German Cannabis Report from Prohibition Partners, a London-based data firm. The report highlights a 30% rise in medical marijuana sales in state-licensed pharmacies during the …
Oct 17 2024
Michigan Senate Approves Bill to Lower Age to Work and Volunteer at Marijuana Businesses to 19
Michigan’s full Senate has approved Senate Bill 807 through its second reading. Filed by Senator Sean McCann in April, Senate Bill 807 was approved yesterday by the full Senate. This vote allows the measure to advance to a third and final reading. The vote comes roughly a month after the measure was passed through the …
