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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Aug 13 2024
Study Finds Medical Cannabis Improves Quality of Life, Reduces Prescription Use
A new study set to be published in the October 2024 issue of The Journal of Nurse Practitioners finds that medical cannabis can significantly improve the quality of life for patients suffering from anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain. Conducted at a medical cannabis clinic in rural Appalachia, Virginia, by researchers from Old Dominion University, …
Aug 13 2024
The 10 States Most Likely to Legalize Marijuana Next
As the momentum for marijuana legalization continues to grow across the United States, several states are on the verge of joining the ranks of those allowing recreational cannabis use. While 24 states have already legalized marijuana, many others are actively moving toward legalization, including several states that have marijuana initiatives on this November’s ballot. Based …
Aug 13 2024
Marijuana Smokeability Study Will Soon Select Participants to Get Paid to Smoke Joints
DaySavers and the Cannabis Research Coalition will soon select participants for their groundbreaking study, “The Science of Smokeability” (SOS). As recruitment for this unique research opportunity comes to a close, those involved in the study are preparing to choose and announce the final participants “in the coming days”. Those chosen will be informed via e-mail. …
Aug 12 2024
10 Important Psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) Studies Published in 2024
In 2024, a growing body of research has highlighted the potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms”. These studies, published in various peer-reviewed journals, have explored psilocybin’s effects on mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and even Alzheimer’s disease, among other ailments. With that in mind, …
Aug 12 2024
DEA Has Been Analyzing Comments on Marijuana Rescheduling for Three Weeks: What Comes Next
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has spent the past three weeks, since July 22, reviewing public comments on the potential rescheduling of marijuana, a process mandated by law following the agency’s proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The DEA is required to analyze every comment (there’s …
Aug 12 2024
Arizona Brings in $23.9 Million in Tax Revenue From Over $90 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales in July
Arizona’s legal marijuana market sold over $90 million worth of product, resulting in nearly $24 million in tax revenue. Data from the Arizona Department of Revenue shows that the state collected $23,894,565 in taxes from approximately $91 million in licensed marijuana sales. Arizona’s year-to-date marijuana tax revenue now totals $169,866,457. For fiscal year (FY) 2024, …
Aug 12 2024
The 10 States with the Cheapest Legal Recreational Marijuana Prices
With recreational marijuana now legal in 24 states, the cost of marijuana varies widely across the nation. Among the 23 states that allow licensed recreational marijuana sales, prices vary pretty drastically. This is due to a variety of reasons, including state-specific regulations and taxes. With that in mind, using data compiled by state regulatory agencies …
Aug 12 2024
Connecticut: July Marijuana Sales Exceed $24 Million, Cumulative Total Reaches $450 Million
Connecticut marijuana sales topped $24 million in July. There was a total of $24,653,219 worth of marijuana sold through legal outlets in July. This is according to data released by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Roughly two-thirds of these sales, $16,951,063, were purchased for recreational use, with $7,702,156 purchased by licensed medical marijuana patients. …
Aug 12 2024
The Six States Where Kratom is Illegal
Kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, has gained popularity in the United States in recent years for its potential benefits, including pain relief and overcoming opioid addiction. Despite kratom’s medical benefits, and despite it being used for thousands of years for therapeutic use, concerns about its safety and potential for abuse have led to …
Aug 12 2024
The 24 Legal Marijuana States
Twenty-four states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, with all but one allowing licensed retail outlets. In this article, we’ll provide a breakdown of these 24 states and the specifics of their recreational marijuana laws. This November, three more states will consider initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational use, potentially raising the total to …
