Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Study: CBD Reduces Heroin-Seeking Behavior by Reversing Brain Changes Linked to Relapse
A new study published in Biological Psychiatry found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced heroin-seeking behavior by reversing brain changes linked to relapse, particularly in pathways tied to microglial function. The study was conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Researchers examined how CBD affects the basolateral amygdala, or BLA, a brain …
Study: CB1 Receptors Found Critical for Myelin Regeneration and Brain Repair
A new study published in Cell Communication and Signaling finds that CB1 cannabinoid receptors play a crucial role in the final stages of brain cell development needed for myelin repair, offering new insight into how the body’s endocannabinoid system influences recovery from neurological damage. Researchers from Complutense University and the Instituto Universitario de Investigación en …
Cannabinoid Compound Found to Reduce Asthma-Related Airway Inflammation in New Study
A new study published in Recent Advances in Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery found that JWH133, a synthetic compound designed to mimic the effects of natural CB2 receptor agonists such as those found in marijuana, reduced airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness in a mouse model of allergic asthma. The study was conducted by researchers from Ankara …
Study: Minor Cannabinoids Show Distinct Effects on Pain-Sensing Neurons
New research published in The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics by researchers from the University of California finds that several lesser-known marijuana compounds—including cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN), and cannabichromene (CBC)—interact with pain-sensing neurons in notably different ways, offering insight into how they may contribute to pain relief. The study focused on dorsal …
Study: Cannabis Seed Feed Boosts Chicken Nutrition Without Impacting Growth
According to a new study published in the Canadian Journal of Animal Science, adding cannabis seeds to poultry feed can improve the nutritional quality of chicken meat without negatively impacting overall growth. The study, conducted by researchers from University Mohammed First, University Chouaib Doukkali, and the Royal Institute of Livestock Fouarat, examined the effects of …
Study: Just 6.7% Oppose Marijuana Rescheduling, But 63.5% Say It Doesn’t Go Far Enough
An analysis published today by the journal Addiction finds that while less than 7% of the public opposes marijuana rescheduling, 63.50% say a move to Schedule III doesn’t go far enough. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University, La Trobe University and the University of California San Diego examined 42,913 public comments submitted to Regulations.gov between May …
U.S. House Committee Approves Federal Review of Legal Marijuana States
A U.S. House committee has approved language calling for a new federal review of how states regulate marijuana, marking another sign that Congress is being forced to reckon with the growing divide between federal prohibition and the reality of legalization across much of the country. The provision was approved by the House Appropriations Committee as …
Canada Marijuana Sales Top CA$918 Million Through First Two Months of 2026, Up 8.5% From 2025
Marijuana consumers in Canada purchased CA$440.520 million worth of legal products in February, bringing the nation’s 2026 total to over CA$918 million through the first two months of the year. The total comes after CA$478.239 million in legal marijuana was sold in January. Combined, the CA$918.759 million sold in January and February represents an 8.5% …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition and Allow Expungements Gains Three New Sponsors, Reaching 65 Total
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act gained three new sponsors today, bringing the total number of backers in the U.S. House to 65. The new sponsors are Reps. Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) and James McGovern (D-MA). Their support marks the first new sponsors for the bill since February, and it comes …
Treasury, IRS Preparing Marijuana Tax Guidance Following Federal Rescheduling Order
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS announced today via press release that they plan to issue new tax guidance following the Department of Justice’s final order moving certain forms of medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law. The guidance is expected to address one of the biggest financial consequences …
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