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 18 2024
Delaware: Second Marijuana Licensing Lottery Set for Tomorrow
The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is set to conduct its second marijuana license lottery tomorrow, December 19, at 1:00 p.m. in Dover. The highly anticipated event, which will be livestreamed on Facebook, will determine the recipients of 15 retail licenses in Delaware, marking a significant step in the state’s move toward establishing a …
Dec 18 2024
New Study Explores Multi-Breath Test That Detects Cannabis Impairment
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) are attempting to address the issue of driving impaired with their “Cannavan,” a mobile pharmacology lab designed to study the effects of cannabis use in real time. Unlike alcohol, where breath tests reliably measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC), cannabis …
Dec 18 2024
Nationwide Poll Finds Just 12% of Voters Believe Marijuana Should Be Illegal
A new nationwide poll from the Manhattan Institute reveals that most Americans favor legalizing marijuana for personal use, with 73% of respondents supporting some form of legalization. The poll sampled 2,304 respondents, with a balanced political demographic: 41% identified as conservative, 30% as moderate, and 29% as liberal. It found that 69% of respondents believe …
Dec 18 2024
Study: Medical Marijuana Associated With Enhanced Quality of Life for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease experience significant improvements in quality of life after using cannabis-based medicinal products, according to a study published in Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. “Treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remain limited, and cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) provide promise in addressing inflammation and pain”, states the study, conducted by researchers …
Dec 17 2024
November Marijuana Sales Reach $1.92 Billion Across Legal States
Legal marijuana states generated a combined $1.92 billion in sales in November, resulting in over $260 million in tax revenue. According to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald, the $1.92 billion is a modest increase from the $1.87 billion sold in October and the $1.88 billion sold in September, but remains slightly less than the …
Dec 17 2024
Get Paid Thousands to Smoke Marijuana and Write Reviews: Company Announces Job Listings in Multiple States
Numerous job opportunities have emerged in several U.S. states for marijuana enthusiasts interested in sampling and reviewing legal cannabis products. Toker’s Guide, a company known for its online dispensary directory, has posted several region-specific job listings seeking “cannabis connoisseurs” to evaluate products in legal markets. Applicants must be 21 or older and capable of delivering …
Dec 17 2024
Study: Cannabis-Derived Phytocannabinoids Reduce Inflammation and Boost Skin Regeneration
A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences highlights the potential of phytocannabinoid-based formulations in skincare. “Recent advancements have highlighted the potential of cannabis and its phytocannabinoids (pCBs) in skin health applications”, begins the study’s abstract. “These compounds, through their interaction with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), show promise for skin health products. …
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 …
