AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClinical CBD Update: A Phase II trial reports oral CBD (twice daily) reduced pericarditis pain and recurrence in recurrent cases, with many patients staying recurrence-free during an extension period. Medical Cannabis Reimbursement: Colorado’s workers’ comp pilot suggests reimbursing medical cannabis may improve outcomes and help some patients voluntarily cut opioid use. Regulatory Crackdown (Virginia): Attorney General Jay Jones announced a Regulated Products Enforcement Unit to oversee enforcement and compliance for liquid nicotine vapes, THC/hemp products, and kratom. Hemp/THC Rules Tighten (Texas): Texas is banning most hemp-derived THC products (including delta-8/delta-10) effective July 31, while delta-9 remains legal. Local Market Moves (Canada): High Tide completed its Northern Helm acquisition, adding four Ontario retail cannabis stores and expanding its Canadian footprint. Product Clarity (CBD/THC): A new explainer breaks down live resin vs live rosin vs distillate for shoppers comparing flavor, potency, and price. Real-World Use Research: Observational data links THC-infused edibles with lower lower-back-pain intensity on use days, while CBD-dominant products showed no similar effect.
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