AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGlobal Policy: Trinidad and Tobago’s Senate approved raising the legal age for cannabis use to 25, alongside higher limits for alcohol, tobacco and gambling. The bill passed 15–12, with government senators supplying every vote in favour. Hemp Crackdown: Italian hemp growers arrested in a raid over low-THC “cannabis light” were released after a judge rejected the arrests, noting the claim of narcotic content relied on a preliminary field test. Cannabis Business: Tilray reported record quarterly revenue, but a market analysis said cannabis sales fell as beer and distribution helped lift the total. Medical Research: New York regulators approved a medical cannabis trial using oral THC for sciatica-related pain, while the FDA cleared a conditional-approval pathway for a cannabinoid drug targeting canine bone-cancer pain. A University of Regina study is also exploring CBD as a concussion treatment. Hemp Industry: A proposed US federal ban on hemp-derived THC products threatens a $28-billion market, while industry groups and businesses press for policy changes. Cannabis Science: Recent studies examine why cannabis can trigger anxiety and paranoia, including research identifying brain cells involved in anxiety after cannabinoid exposure.
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