Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Clinical Trial Finds THC Significantly Reduces Alcohol Consumption in Heavy Drinkers
A clinical trial published in The American Journal of Psychiatry reports that THC can sharply reduce alcohol consumption among heavy drinkers, even after just a single smoking session. For the study, researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health and McMaster University recruited 157 adults who regularly drank heavily and used marijuana at least …
Illinois Marijuana Sales Reach $127.3 Million in October as Year-to-Date Total Nears $1.5 Billion
Illinois officials have released cannabis sales figures through the end of October, the first sales update the state has released since May. According to new data published by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer, adult-use retailers brought in $113.1 million for the month, while medical dispensaries reported $14.2 million. Combined, that’s $127.3 million in total …
Study: Fungi Living Inside Marijuana Plants Show Strong Antidiabetic Potential
A new study published in Archives of Microbiology reports that fungi living inside marijuana plants may offer a surprising source of antidiabetic compounds. The research was carried out by scientists from Banaras Hindu University and the CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, who examined endophytic fungi drawn from various tissues of Cannabis sativa.
Michigan AG Says New Marijuana Wholesale Tax Is Constitutional, Setting Up Court Fight
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the state’s newly approved 24% wholesale tax on marijuana is constitutional, setting the stage for a closely watched legal battle ahead of a key court hearing later this month. The tax, which is part of the Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act, adds a 25% excise tax on wholesale transfers …
Colorado Issues Recall for Phoenix Farmstead Marijuana Flower After Contamination Findings, 13th Recall of 2025
Colorado regulators have announced a new marijuana product recall, the state’s 13th recall of the year., after testing found elevated levels of yeast, mold, and Aspergillus in multiple batches of flower produced by Phoenix Farmstead, LLC. The Colorado Department of Revenue and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the advisory on November …
Hawaii Updates Medical Marijuana Rules to Improve Patient Experience and Tighten Safety Standards
Hawaiʻi health officials have approved a new round of changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. The Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation says the revisions are designed to streamline how patients move through dispensaries while reinforcing protections for both qualifying patients and the public.
420 Peer-Reviewed Cannabis Studies, All Published in 2025
Scientific interest in cannabis has accelerated at an unprecedented pace, with 2025 producing more peer-reviewed research than any year on record. Across oncology, neurology, psychiatry, pain, metabolism, immunology, addiction, agriculture and more, researchers published over 420 new studies examining the plant’s therapeutic potential, safety profile, cultivation techniques, and real-world impacts of both the plant and …
Cannabis Leaf Diet Helps Protect Farmed Fish From Parasitic Liver Flukes, Study Finds
A new study published in the Journal of Parasitology Research reports that adding small amounts of cannabis leaves to fish feed may significantly reduce liver fluke infections in Barbonymus gonionotus, a species widely farmed across Southeast Asia. Researchers from Khon Kaen University and Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Sakon Nakhon Campus found that the dietary …
Report: Cannabis Vaporizer Market Valued at $6.6 Billion, to Grow to $17 Billion by 2032
The cannabis vaporizer market is on track for massive expansion over the next decade, driven by rapid legalization, shifting consumer habits, and a wave of device innovation. A new industry report projects the global vape sector to grow from $5.06 billion in 2023 and $6.6 billion in 2025, to $17.11 billion by 2032, a sharp …
Trump Administration Clarifies That Marijuana-Related Work Won’t Block Federal Loan Forgiveness Under New Rule
The Trump administration says certain jobs connected to state-legal marijuana activity won’t automatically disqualify workers from receiving federal student loan relief, a notable shift outlined in a recently finalized rule from the Department of Education. The change involves the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which erases student debt for people who spend a decade working …
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