AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDementia Care: A new trial presented at the Alzheimer’s Association conference reports a THC/CBD combo that cut agitation in about 90% of late-stage dementia patients, with researchers calling the response unusually strong. Hemp Retail Crackdown: Hawaii’s Department of Health enforcement is disrupting hemp shops, with some retailers saying dozens have stopped selling over THC-limit compliance and registration rules. Medical Cannabis in Pregnancy: A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences study is tracking how pregnant women use medical cannabis (patterns, timing, products) to improve conversations about potential effects on moms and babies. THC Education Push: Researchers argue better cannabis education could reduce demand for high-potency THC products linked to higher anxiety/depression risks. Records Labeling Problem: Rochester Regional Health is changing how it labels marijuana test results after patients saw “illicit drug” on records despite using legal gummies. Policy & Legal Battles: A D.C. Circuit fight is brewing over a federal marijuana rescheduling order, while a separate case in Kenosha involves a mistaken arrest lawsuit tied to cannabis-use claims. Public Health & Justice: A Marshall Project analysis finds Black newborns are far more likely to be referred to law enforcement over alleged pregnancy substance use, often driven by unreliable drug tests.
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