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 30 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Megastore Open Nearly Two Months, Draws Tens of Thousands of Patrons, Zero Arrests
It’s been nearly two months since The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina, opened its doors to everyone 21 and older, becoming the first and only place in North Carolina to legally purchase marijuana and marijuana products. Located at 91 Bingo Loop Rd in Cherokee, on the tribal land of Eastern Band of …
Oct 30 2024
Nevada State Athletic Commission Approves Rule to Shield Fighters from Marijuana Sanctions
Nevada regulators are moving forward with a rule change to protect athletes from penalties for marijuana use or possession, provided they comply with Nevada law. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) initially approved the policy shift in 2023, forwarding it to the governor. However, the rule required an additional legislative review by the LCB, which …
Oct 30 2024
Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Appoints Illinois Marijuana Official as New Executive Director
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has appointed David Lakeman, a former employee, as its new executive director. Lakeman, who served as head of government affairs for the CCC from 2018 to 2020, most recently led the marijuana division at the Illinois Department of Agriculture. His selection follows a months-long vacancy left by former director …
Oct 30 2024
Judge Rules New York’s Crackdown On Unlicensed Marijuana Stores is Unconstitutional
A Queens judge has deemed New York City’s crackdown on unlicensed cannabis retailers unconstitutional, casting doubt on the city’s aggressive approach to curb illicit marijuana sales. The Associated Press reports that Mayor Eric Adams plans to appeal the ruling, which endangers his “Operation Padlock” initiative that is designed to shutdown unlicensed marijuana stores in order …
Oct 30 2024
CBD Oil Reduces Alzheimer’s Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Caregiver Distress, Finds Study
A new study from Colombia’s Universidad de Antioquia, published in the peer reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, highlights CBD-rich oil as a treatment option for neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In a two-year prospective study, researchers observed that a majority of patients experienced significant improvements in symptoms and a reduction in caregiver …
Oct 30 2024
Study: THC Inhalation Reduces PTSD Symptoms and Improves Sleep and Mood
A study published in the peer reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid and e-published by the National Library of Medicine reveals promising findings on the impact of high-THC marijuana on PTSD symptoms. The real-world, observational study examined 58 UK civilians who had prior cannabis experience and a confirmed PTSD diagnosis, with data sourced from the …
Oct 30 2024
Washington DC Mayor Signs Medical Marijuana Clarification Act Into Law
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed the Medical Cannabis Clarification Amendment Act (Council Bill 25-581) into law. The bill, approved by the full council earlier this month, was signed into law by Mayor Bowser on Monday, three days before the deadline for her response. The new law enhances enforcement measures against unlicensed cannabis businesses by …
Oct 29 2024
Marijuana Compounds Show Promise in Fighting Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds
A new study highlights the potential of cannabis-derived compounds as effective agents against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections. The study is being published in the upcoming issue of the European Journal of Microbiology and Immunology, and it was published online ahead of print by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. “The number of human infections with …
Oct 29 2024
Study: Psilocybin Shows Promise as Treatment for OCD and Tourette’s Syndrome
A study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, led by Professor Bernard Lerer from the Department of Psychiatry at the Hadassah—Hebrew University Medical Center shows promising results for using psilocybin as a potential treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Tourette’s syndrome. The study, titled “Striking Long Term Beneficial Effects of Single Dose Psilocybin and Psychedelic Mushroom Extract in the …
Oct 29 2024
Costa Rica Awards 57 New Hemp Licenses, Expands Medical Marijuana Production
Costa Rica has officially concluded the licensing process for businesses in the hemp industry, finalizing 57 licenses for hemp cultivation and production. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) recently awarded the licenses, marking the culmination of a process that began two years prior. The licenses, each valid for six years, primarily cover operations in …
