AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHemp THC policy fight: A $28B hemp THC industry is scrambling after Congress voted to close a federal loophole that let “hemp THC” products flourish, with a delayed effective date pushing the fight into December. Research on youth cannabis: A large U.S. study links teen cannabis use to slower cognitive development, raising fresh questions about THC exposure during brain growth. Public health & safety debate: A major review finds cannabis use is associated with higher odds of both committing and experiencing violence, though it can’t prove cannabis causes it. Drug enforcement headlines: Customs in Islamabad seized 47kg of suspected drugs across two operations; in India, Pune Customs seized 1.243kg of hashish hidden in cosmetic jars. Industry/market moves: Vitura Health says Bupa redirected international telehealth referrals away from its Doctors on Demand platform. Sports & culture crossover: Anthony Joshua reportedly signed a $13.2M Netflix deal for a four-part documentary that includes his 2011 cannabis arrest. Legal cannabis politics: A New Jersey lawsuit alleges a “de facto cartel” scheme tied to a state senator’s cannabis business dealings.
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