AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCannabis Policy & Markets: A federal hemp THC crackdown is threatening Rhode Island’s regulated hemp drinks and seltzers, with growers warning the Dec. 11 rule could upend a market built on low-dose THC beverages. Medical Cannabis Research: Observational data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry reports sustained improvements in pain, sleep, and quality of life for people with inflammatory arthritis using medical cannabis preparations. State Regulation & Safety: Tennessee lawmakers weigh a limited medical marijuana program, but the state’s top law enforcement agency calls marijuana “dangerous” and points to public-safety concerns. Local Funding: Colorado’s Porch Light Health won $6.6M to expand rural addiction treatment and coordinate care. Health & Substance Use Context: A new report questions whether rising VA cannabis use disorder diagnoses reflect real changes or shifts in how the condition is defined and coded. Public Health Messaging: Michigan’s governor signed bills requiring education on the risks of tobacco and cannabis use for families and schools. Legal/Enforcement: An INTERPOL operation seized massive volumes of drugs across Southeast Asia, with cannabis/cannabinoids dominating overall volume and ketamine seizures rising.
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