AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlzheimer’s Care Breakthrough: A first-of-its-kind LiBBY Phase II trial reported that a THC/CBD oral formulation significantly reduced agitation in hospice-eligible late-life dementia patients, with close to 90% showing improvement after 12 weeks, pushing cannabinoid options further into mainstream dementia conversations. Pet Safety: UK mountain rescue teams reported a Labrador rescued after suspected cannabis ingestion on Ben Nevis, highlighting rising pet poisoning cases as more households encounter cannabis. Public Health & Risk: A large U.S. study linked cannabis use disorder with nearly 4-times higher lung/bronchus cancer risk, adding pressure on regulators and clinicians to address heavy use harms. Policy Watch: Idaho’s medical cannabis ballot bid failed to qualify for November after missing signature thresholds, while Massachusetts certified a repeal initiative that would roll back adult-use sales and home cultivation. Industry Moves: Maryland’s social equity dispensaries are finally opening—only 17 of 83 licenses issued since 2023 are operating—while new product launches keep coming, including CBD-forward “daily wellness” chews and THC/CBD dementia-focused trial momentum. Enforcement: Nigeria’s customs and NDLEA seized over 4,100 kg of cannabis indica worth ₦26.5B hidden in vehicles at Apapa Port.
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