AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal cannabinoid policy shift: Endovia Health Sciences says the DEA’s recent rescheduling hearings signal marijuana moving from Schedule I to Schedule III, a potential regulatory turning point for cannabinoid medicines and wellness products. US drug crackdown: The DEA/DOJ placed three potent kratom-related, opioid-like compounds into Schedule I on an emergency basis, citing rising dependencies and sales in gas stations and smoke shops. Nigeria airport bust: NDLEA seized ₦6.2bn+ in Captagon and opioid tablets at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, arresting a cross-border kingpin after drugs were hidden in “Ghana soap.” Cannabis legalization ripple effects: A McGill-led review finds legalization can increase adult cannabis use and emergency visits, while alcohol impacts vary by policy type and age group. Industry expansion: Curaleaf opened a new Florida dispensary in Cutler Bay, and High Tide plans three more Canna Cabana locations in Ontario and Saskatchewan. Hemp beverages move: Kick Fizz Hemp Beverages launched in North Carolina via Tryon Distributing. Local cannabis politics: Rhode Island’s messy retail rollout is now a key issue in the attorney general race.
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