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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Jul 06 2024
Massachusetts: June Marijuana Sales Top $150 Million, Prices Drop to All-Time Lows, Active Strain Count Now 660
Massachusetts saw over $150 million in legal marijuana sales for the sixth straight months. According to data released by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), marijuana sales in June totaled $152.4 million. Recreational consumers purchased $137 million worth, while licensed medical marijuana patients accounted for $15.4 million. This brings the total marijuana sales for the …
Jul 06 2024
Study: THC Shows Promise in Alleviating Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
A recent study published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics highlights the potential of the marijuana compound THC in managing pain associated with sickle cell disease. The study, titled “Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Alleviates Hyperalgesia in a Humanized Mouse Model of Sickle Cell Disease,” was published online ahead of print by the US National Library of …
Jul 06 2024
Psilocybin “Demonstrated Pronounced Pro-Social and Antidepressant Effects” in New Study
A newly published study investigated the mechanisms behind the efficacy of psilocybin in treating treatment-resistant depression. The study was published in the journal Psychopharmacology as well as published online by the US National Library of Medicine with the title Unraveling psilocybin’s therapeutic potential: behavioral and neuroplasticity insights in Wistar-Kyoto and Wistar male rat models of …
Jul 06 2024
The 10 States Next in Line to Legalize Marijuana
With marijuana legalization continuing to gain traction across the United States, several states are positioning themselves to join the ranks of those that have already embraced this shift. This year, three states have marijuana legalization initiatives on the November ballot, while others are gearing up for potential legalization in 2025. Here’s a look at the …
Jul 05 2024
Study: Marijuana Oil Shows Potent Anti-Cancer Effects Against Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A recent study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology has highlighted the potential anti-cancer properties of cannabis oil extract (COE) in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study, published online this week by the US National Library of Medicine, explores the effectiveness of COE in both cellular and animal models. Researchers focused on …
Jul 05 2024
Washington State Sold $600 Million in Legal Marijuana in First Half of 2024
Washington State saw another nearly $100 million in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in June. According to data released by the Liquor and Cannabis Commission, there was approximately $100.2 million in legal marijuana sales in June. This is a slight decrease from the $101.8 million sold in May, and it’s around $9 million less …
Jul 05 2024
Arkansas: Enough Signatures Submitted to Put Marijuana Initiative on November Ballot
An initiative campaign in Arkansas to expand medical marijuana and create a trigger for the legalization of recreational marijuana has submitted well more than enough signatures to put their measure to a vote this November. Today, Arkansans for Patient Access (APA) submitted 111,402 signatures for their initiative, with signatures spread across 62 counties. This is …
Jul 05 2024
Florida Poll: 64% of Likely Voters Support Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana, Third Poll to Find Support Above 60%
According to newly released polling, a strong majority of likely Florida voters support Amendment 3 which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. The poll, first reported by Florida Politics, found that 64% of Florida likely voters support Amendment 3. Given Amendment 3 is a constitutional amendment, it requires 60% support to be …
Jul 04 2024
Study Finds Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation 50 Times Greener Than Indoor Cultivation
A recent study published in ACS Agricultural Science & Technology found that outdoor marijuana cultivation has a significantly lower environmental impact compared to indoor cultivation. “Environmental impacts of cannabis production are of increasing concern because it is a newly legal and growing industry”, states the study’s abstract. “Although a handful of studies have quantified the …
Jul 04 2024
Missouri Sees $700 Million in Licensed Marijuana Sales in First Half of 2024
There was another $120 million in legal marijuana sales in Missouri in June, bringing the yearly total to around $700 million. In June, there was $120.9 million worth of legal marijuana sold, a slight decrease from the $123.7 million sold in May and nearly identical to the $121 million sold in June 2023. Cumulative sales …
