Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has 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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CBD May Counter Meth-Induced Psychosis Symptoms by Protecting Brain Cells, Reports Study
A new study published in Phytomedicine reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce anxiety-like behavior, memory problems and brain cell damage caused by methamphetamine exposure.
Study: CBD Reduces Inflammatory Pain While Improving Anxiety, Depression and Cognitive Symptoms
A study published today by the journal Brain Research Bulletin found that CBD can help treat not only inflammatory pain, but also some of the anxiety, depression, and cognitive symptoms that can come with chronic pain.
Massachusetts Regulators Extend Delivery Exclusivity for Three More Years, Expands Secret Shopper Program
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission voted unanimously today to make regulatory changes that will extend the exclusivity period for delivery licenses through April 2029 and “improve the Secret Shopper off-the-shelf testing program.”
Oregon House Committee Kills Senate-Backed Bill to Cap THC in Marijuana Edibles
A proposal that would have placed new restrictions on marijuana edibles in Oregon is no longer moving forward this session, with lawmakers rejecting Senate Bill 1548 after it had already cleared the Senate.
New York Senate Passes Bill Letting People on Parole or Probation Work in Legal Marijuana Industry
The New York Senate has voted of 42 to 16 to advance a measure that would make clear that people on parole, probation, or other forms of state supervision can work in the legal marijuana industry.
Study: Marijuana Use Not Linked to Cognitive Decline or Dementia Risk in Older Adults
A new study published by BMJ Mental Health and conducted by researchers from Yale University School of Medicine and the University of Oxford found no evidence that marijuana use is associated with faster cognitive decline or a higher risk of dementia in older adults.
Virginia Legislature Sends Bill to Governor to Revisit Pre-Legalization Felony Marijuana Sentences
The Virginia Legislature has sent Senate Bill 62 to the governor after the Senate voted today to accept changes made by the House. The measure would create a temporary process for revisiting certain felony marijuana convictions tied to conduct committed before July 1, 2021, the date when recreational cannabis was legalized.
Study: CBD and Exercise Combo Improves Key Metabolic Markers in Obesity
A new study published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation found that combining cannabidiol with regular exercise may improve several metabolic and inflammation-related markers in an animal model of obesity, suggesting the pairing could have potential in future obesity-related treatment strategies.
New York Cannabis Board Approves 20 New Adult-Use Licenses, Advances Medical Marijuana Rules and Equity Funding
New York’s Cannabis Control Board has approved 20 new adult-use marijuana licenses while also moving forward with medical marijuana regulations, license renewals and new equity-focused business support initiatives, marking another major step in the continued expansion of the state’s legal market.
Colorado Committee Approves Bill to Allow Temporary Marijuana Consumption Events
A Colorado House committee has advanced legislation that would create a new path for licensed marijuana hospitality businesses to host temporary events where adults 21 and older could legally consume marijuana on-site.
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