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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Aug 14 2024
University of California Needs Participants for Five Different Marijuana-Related Clinical Trials
The University of California in San Diego (UCSD) currently has seven active marijuana-related clinical trials, and they are seeking participants for five of them. Of the seven cannabis clinical trials the UCSD has “in progress”, five of them are “open to eligible people”. These studies are part of the university’s ongoing efforts to explore the …
Aug 13 2024
Nebraska Committee Advances Bill to Establish a 30% Tax on CBD and Hemp Products
A key committee in the Nebraska Legislature has given approval to legislation that would place a substantial tax on the distribution of CBD and consumable hemp products. Legislative Bill 34, sponsored by Senator Lou Ann Linehan (R), would place a 30% sales tax on CBD and consumable hemp products. Yesterday, the Revenue Committee, which is …
Aug 13 2024
The 10 States Leading in Per Capita Marijuana Sales
As the legal marijuana industry continues to grow and mature across the United States, some states are experiencing notably high sales per capita. Using marijuana sales data from January to July 2024, this analysis highlights the top 10 states with the highest legal marijuana sales per person. Data was collected via state regulatory agencies, as …
Aug 13 2024
The 5 States With the Highest Percentage of Medical Marijuana Patients
With medical marijuana now legal in 38 states, some states have witnessed particularly high enrollment in their cannabis programs as acceptance continues to grow across the United States. Based on the most recent data from state regulatory agencies and the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), five states stand out for having the highest percentage of their …
Aug 13 2024
Illinois Legal Marijuana Sales Reached $168 Million in July, Year-to-Date Marijuana Tax Revenue Tops $250 Million
The legal marijuana market in Illinois generated $168 million in sales in July. This figure is slightly above the $166 million in sales recorded in the previous month and marginally higher than the $166.8 million reported in July 2023, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Consistent with previous months, about 85% …
Aug 13 2024
Study Finds Medical Cannabis Improves Quality of Life, Reduces Prescription Use
A new study set to be published in the October 2024 issue of The Journal of Nurse Practitioners finds that medical cannabis can significantly improve the quality of life for patients suffering from anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain. Conducted at a medical cannabis clinic in rural Appalachia, Virginia, by researchers from Old Dominion University, …
Aug 13 2024
The 10 States Most Likely to Legalize Marijuana Next
As the momentum for marijuana legalization continues to grow across the United States, several states are on the verge of joining the ranks of those allowing recreational cannabis use. While 24 states have already legalized marijuana, many others are actively moving toward legalization, including several states that have marijuana initiatives on this November’s ballot. Based …
Aug 13 2024
Marijuana Smokeability Study Will Soon Select Participants to Get Paid to Smoke Joints
DaySavers and the Cannabis Research Coalition will soon select participants for their groundbreaking study, “The Science of Smokeability” (SOS). As recruitment for this unique research opportunity comes to a close, those involved in the study are preparing to choose and announce the final participants “in the coming days”. Those chosen will be informed via e-mail. …
Aug 12 2024
10 Important Psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) Studies Published in 2024
In 2024, a growing body of research has highlighted the potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms”. These studies, published in various peer-reviewed journals, have explored psilocybin’s effects on mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and even Alzheimer’s disease, among other ailments. With that in mind, …
Aug 12 2024
DEA Has Been Analyzing Comments on Marijuana Rescheduling for Three Weeks: What Comes Next
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has spent the past three weeks, since July 22, reviewing public comments on the potential rescheduling of marijuana, a process mandated by law following the agency’s proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The DEA is required to analyze every comment (there’s …
