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 25 2024
$117 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Missouri in September, All-Time Sales Pass $3 Billion
All-time legal marijuana sales have surpassed $3 billion in Missouri, once September’s totals are added. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there was a $117.43 million worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products (concentrates, edibles, tinctures, etc.) sold in September, a slight decrease from the $126 million sold in August. $103.35 …
Oct 25 2024
Maine Expands Marijuana Recall After Lab Testing Issues
Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) has widened a recall on recreational marijuana products from Nova Farms due to possible contamination with bacteria, yeast, and mold. Initially issued on October 11, the recall targeted “Frosted Cookies” products sold between September 17 and October 8. Expanded on October 19, the recall now covers products sold by …
Oct 25 2024
Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Raises Over $120 Million
Smart & Safe Florida, the nonprofit political committee sponsoring the marijuana legalization initiative Amendment 3, has raised over $120 million. According to the Florida Division of Elections, Smart & Safe Florida has raised $121,717,339.03 in support of Amendment 3, as of October 21. The most recent donation was on October 18, with Trulieve giving another …
Oct 25 2024
Study: CBD and THC Oils Show Antitumor Effects in Canine Prostate Cancer Cells
Researchers at São Paulo State University have demonstrated that cannabis extracts containing cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can inhibit the growth of canine prostate carcinoma cell lines, potentially offering new avenues for cancer treatment. Published in Veterinary Sciences, the study states that prostate cancer “is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, even …
Oct 25 2024
Study: CBD Mitigates Anxiety and Neuroinflammation in Offspring of Obese Mothers
A new study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help alleviate behavioral and neuroinflammatory challenges in adult offspring born to obese mothers. “Maternal obesity is known to increase the risk of psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder in the offspring”, notes the study’s abstract. “While preventive measures are well-documented, practical approaches …
Oct 25 2024
Study: U.S. Adolescent Marijuana Use Decreased by Over 7% From 2011 to 2021
A recent study published in Pediatric Reports by researchers from Florida Atlantic University provides a comprehensive look into the evolving patterns of marijuana use among U.S. adolescents over the past decade. Using data from the biennial Youth Risk Behavior Survey from 2011 to 2021, which covered 88,183 students in grades 9 through 12, the study …
Oct 24 2024
Delaware Awards State’s First-Ever Recreational Marijuana Business Licenses
The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) held its inaugural marijuana licensing lottery today, marking the first step in awarding marijuana business licenses in the state. The event, conducted at 9 a.m., randomly selected from 727 applications across multiple categories, excluding retail licenses, which will be drawn in a separate lottery in December due …
Oct 24 2024
US Congress: Bicameral Bill to Protect Marijuana Users in Public Housing Gains Sixth Sponsor
A bill that would protect marijuana users in federally assisted housing has gained its sixth cosponsor, with Congressmember Troy Carter (D-LA) the most recent to join the effort. The Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act, introduced earlier this year by Congressmember Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) in the House and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) in …
Oct 24 2024
Study: Medical Marijuana Linked to Improved Symptoms in Fibromyalgia Patients
A recent observational study published in the Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy suggests that patients with fibromyalgia (FM) experience significant symptom improvement when using cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs). Conducted by researchers from Imperial College London and Kings College London, the study followed 148 patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry who used …
Oct 24 2024
Massachusetts: Over $500 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold Since July, Prices Hit All-Time Low
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has released sales data for the state’s legal marijuana industry for the first time since the end of June. After a nearly four-month hiatus, the CCC has published marijuana sales data for July, August, September, and the first 13 days of October. Prior to this release, the last data …
