AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGlobal Policy Watch: A major review in The Lancet says decriminalizing or tightly controlling cannabis doesn’t clearly boost overall use, but fully commercial, for-profit legal markets are linked to higher use, addiction, and psychiatric hospital admissions. Medical Research: University of Arizona scientists report cannabis aroma compounds (terpenes) may ease fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain without THC’s “high,” pointing to safer pain options. Industry & Cultivation: Aeriz in Arizona is scaling soil-free aeroponics, claiming far less water use while growing cannabis in mist-fed systems. Regulated Farming Push (India): Himachal Pradesh plans regulated industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis cultivation, arguing low intoxicating content and strict rules can raise farmer income and feed textiles, cosmetics, and pharma. Enforcement Roundup: Antigua and Barbuda police seized 34 pounds of cannabis at V.C. Bird International; Hong Kong Customs arrested two men after finding ketamine and cannabis buds in luggage. Sports Sidebar (PWHL): Toronto Sceptres sign Olympic gold forward Jamie Lee Rattray to a two-year deal.
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