AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedical Research: A study in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research reports medical cannabis was linked to symptom improvements in Parkinson’s patients, including pain, sleep quality, and nighttime urinary frequency, with mostly mild side effects. Regulation Watch: North Carolina senators approved a bill to restrict “intoxicating hemp” and tighten rules around hemp THC and kratom, while Georgia’s “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act” took effect, easing access and expanding medical cannabis options. Legal/Enforcement: The U.S. DOJ says some rescheduling opponents have “pocketbook interests” tied to keeping marijuana Schedule I, and Thailand’s customs tightened penalties for cannabis smuggling while Nova Scotia raised fines for illegal cannabis sales. Public Health & Safety: Authorities in Gauteng warned of rising substance-induced psychosis among young people, and a case in NSW involved a nurse banned for spiking a backpacker’s tea with THC. Industry/Compliance: New federal hemp rules are already reshaping CBD wellness marketing and guest-post outreach, with tighter THC measurement and compliance risks for brands.
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