AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoClinical Trial Update: The LiBBY trial presented at AAIC reports that a THC/CBD oral combo (2 mg THC + 100 mg CBD) reduced agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients, a group often left out of prior studies. Regulatory & Policy: Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management chief is holding a community Q&A in Mankato as adult-use sales expand; in Virginia, an Op-Ed says new recovery residence rules still force medical cannabis patients to choose between treatment and housing. Federal Rescheduling Fight: MMJ International highlights what it calls a contradiction in DEA rescheduling proceedings, arguing the agency blocked its participation while later testimony addressed the same factual gap. Public Health & Safety: A Hopkinton board adopted rules banning kratom and synthetic THC product sales; a study also links cannabis use with reduced opioid withdrawal-related opioid use. Industry Politics: Major cannabis firms donated millions to Trump-aligned PACs, underscoring a lobbying push across marijuana, hemp, and alcohol interests. Youth Use Signals: A large U.S. study finds substance experimentation rises sharply by mid-adolescence, with girls surpassing boys around age 13.
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