AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCannabis ER scare: A new report links stomach pain, “scromiting,” and compulsive hot showers to some cannabis users ending up in emergency rooms—another reminder that “natural” doesn’t mean risk-free. Aviation enforcement: The FAA says Alaska Airlines let visibly intoxicated passengers onto 11 flights and is proposing a $165,000 fine, with the airline now facing a choice to pay or fight. Illinois medical cannabis leadership: Criticism is resurfacing around former Illinois health chief Nirav Shah, with claims he overrode the state’s expert process for qualifying conditions. Federal hemp-to-healthcare shift: A judge tossed a lawsuit over a Medicare hemp coverage pilot, letting the program continue and fueling hopes that cannabinoid wellness could inch closer to mainstream reimbursement. Vermont pesticide ban: Vermont became the first state to ban paraquat over Parkinson’s concerns, with limited orchard exemptions until 2030. Veterans psychedelics: The VA is launching a new MDMA-assisted therapy trial for veterans with PTSD and alcohol use disorder.
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