AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKentucky Medical Cannabis Expansion: Gov. Andy Beshear signed an emergency order adding 15 qualifying conditions to the state’s medical cannabis program, including terminal illness, ALS, Parkinson’s, HIV/AIDS, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, severe arthritis, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, and more—aimed at making access clearer for patients seeking non-opioid relief. Hemp THC Crackdown Fight: A powerful House committee blocked amendments that would have delayed or prevented a federal ban/recriminalization of hemp THC products starting in November, keeping pressure on the “hemp loophole” market. Cannabis Research Limits: A Michigan State researcher says federal rules force studies on low-potency cannabis, which doesn’t match what people buy in dispensaries—making it harder to answer real-world health questions. Older Adults & Clinician Talk: Rutgers Health reports fewer than 1 in 5 adults over 65 discuss cannabis use with clinicians, even as cannabis use rises in older age groups. Public Health Pushback on Vaping: New reporting highlights how young people are being pulled toward illicit vaping online, while medics warn vaping isn’t safer than cigarettes.
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