AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMental Health & Substance Use: South Africa’s Gauteng health officials warn of rising substance-induced psychosis in youth, saying drug addiction and psychotic disorders are increasingly linked and can sometimes persist or progress to longer-term conditions. Medical Cannabis in Practice: In Manitoba’s Parkland region, severe flooding drenched the basement of a local cannabis dispensary, highlighting how extreme weather can hit patients and operators fast. Hemp/THC Rules Watch: North Carolina lawmakers are considering a major shift to a “total THC” standard for hemp consumables, with a strict THC cap, age limits, and tougher penalties—potentially reshaping what products can be sold. Policy & Access: Georgia’s medical cannabis program expands again under new laws, increasing patient access to more potent options. Legal/Enforcement: A Portland, Oregon flight passenger was removed after TSA found about 30 pounds of marijuana in checked luggage, leading to multiple felony charges. Research: New studies keep pointing to cannabis’s mental-health risks for teens while also exploring opioid-sparing and pain-relief potential in specific patient groups.
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