AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoMedical Cannabis Research Funding: Canada is putting $24M into a national cannabis-and-brain-health consortium via CIHR, aiming to clarify how use affects mental health and wellbeing across youth, pregnancy, and frequent users. Clinical CBD/Medical Trials: Avicanna reported Q2 2026 results, highlighting growth in proprietary product sales and progress toward a Q3 launch tied to its QUIX™ platform. Regulatory/Access: A Rhode Island federal judge dissolved an order blocking the state’s social equity and adult-use cannabis licensing program after changes to state law mooted the earlier challenge. Public Health & Safety (Kratom): Massachusetts moved to crack down hard on kratom with an emergency order placing products into Schedule I under state law, citing serious health risks and inconsistent potency. Global Drug-War Accountability: The Philippines’ Duterte drug-war truth commission opened hearings with testimony from a mother whose son was killed over alleged marijuana and shabu dealing. CBD Market/Labeling Watch: A consumer-focused piece urges better labeling and lab-report access for delta-8 THC products, warning that sourcing and testing standards can vary.
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