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 17 2024
Michigan Marijuana Sales Reach $276 Million in November, $2.8 Billion Year-to-Date
In Michigan, the state’s legal marijuana market brought in over $275 million in sales in November. In November, marijuana and marijuana products generated $276,363,269 in sales, according to data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). Recreational marijuana made up the vast majority of sales, while medical marijuana contributed $884,669.59. These figures mark an increase …
Dec 17 2024
Federally Funded Survey Finds Marijuana Use By Teens at Historic Lows
Federally funded survey data from the University of Michigan reveals that teen marijuana use has dropped significantly over the past decade, reaching historic lows. The annual Monitoring the Future report finds that cannabis use among young people is at a 30-year low, consistent with trends previously reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Dec 16 2024
Clinical Trial: CBD Shows Potential for Reducing Anxiety in Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that cannabidiol (CBD) may alleviate anxiety in women with advanced breast cancer. The randomized, double-masked clinical trial was conducted by researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, New York Medical College, and Cambridge. The study included 50 participants aged 18 and older with baseline clinical …
Dec 16 2024
Kentucky Completes Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary License Lottery, Announces 12 Winners
Today, Governor Andy Beshear announced the results of Team Kentucky’s second medical cannabis dispensary license lottery held at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation. Twelve applicants were selected through a random number generator. “Today’s drawing concludes the process for the medical cannabis business licenses lottery at this time,” said Governor Beshear. “Team Kentucky remains focused on building this …
Dec 16 2024
MindMed Launches Phase 3 Trials for LSD-Based Treatment to Tackle Anxiety Disorders, Announces First Patient Dosed
Mind Medicine Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel product candidates to treat brain health disorders, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in its Phase 3 Voyage study of MM120 ODT, a pharmaceutically optimized form of lysergide D-tartrate (LSD) for the treatment of GAD. Voyage is the first of two Phase 3 …
Dec 16 2024
Pennsylvania Governor Announces Marijuana Legalization Will be Included in 2025 Budget Request
Governor Josh Shapiro has confirmed that his upcoming budget proposal will include a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania. This announcement follows the announcement earlier this month of a bipartisan bill being filed by State Representatives Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel, aimed at establishing a legal, taxed and regulated marketplace for marijuana for everyone …
Dec 16 2024
Study Says Psychedelics “May Hold Potential as a Safe and Effective Treatment for Bipolar Disorder”
Researchers from the University of Texas have conducted a study examining the impact of recreational psychedelics on bipolar disorder. Published online ahead of print by the US National Library of Medicine, the study, appearing in the upcoming issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders, examines how substances like psilocybin affect individuals with bipolar disorder (BD), …
Dec 16 2024
Ohio: $338 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold Since August 7, Garnering $40 Million in Taxes
Updated data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) shows that since the start of recreational sales on August 7, there’s been over $338 million in marijuana sales. According to the DCC, licensed marijuana stores sold $338,997,057 worth of product between August 7 and December 14, spread across 4,177,377 different transactions. These …
Dec 16 2024
Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings Files Petition to Include Alexis Bortell as Witness in DEA Rescheduling Hearing
Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (CBIH) is formally petitioning to have Ms. Alexis Bortell, long-time cannabis advocate and patient, to serve as a witness in the upcoming DEA hearing on marijuana rescheduling. According to a press release sent today by CHIH, Alexis Bortell has been a leading voice in the fight for medical cannabis access since …
Dec 16 2024
New Jersey Doubles Marijuana Social Equity Fee, Announces January Start for Cannabis Lounge Applications
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) has approved increase in the state’s social equity excise fee (SEEF), and introduced an application process for cannabis consumption lounges. Starting January 1, 2025, the SEEF will increase from $1.24 to $2.50 per ounce. Revenue from this fee is directed toward programs supporting education, economic development, and social …
