AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDEA Rescheduling Fight: MMJ says the DEA blocked its participation in a marijuana rescheduling hearing, then a DEA scientist later testified about the same evidentiary gap MMJ argued was missing. Youth Drug Safety: North Carolina families are sounding alarms after THC gummies and potent 7-OH linked to serious harm, including a death tied to a kratom-related substance. Local Regulation: Hopkinton’s Board of Health voted to ban kratom and synthetic THC product sales after a public hearing. Cannabis + Opioids: A new study reports cannabis use to manage unregulated opioid withdrawal was linked to about a 50% drop in opioid use. Mental Health Watch: Frequent cannabis users showed higher morning cortisol levels in a new study, raising concerns about stress-response effects. Medical Market Update: Georgia’s expanded medical marijuana program added thousands of new registrations after July 1, including new THC product options. Public Health Warning: Doctors and reports highlight risks of mixing alcohol with depressant drugs like GHB—after a Saudi prince’s death was attributed to a multi-drug cocktail.
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