AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSynthetic-drug alarm: The UNODC says global drug use rose to 331 million people in 2024 and flagged an “unprecedented spike” in new synthetic drugs, including potent opioid substitutes, as traffickers keep inventing ways to dodge rules. US cannabis retail delay: Virginia’s adult-use market still lacks a fully legal retail rollout, leaving a policy gap that’s been blamed on politics and stalled implementation—while lawmakers push to finally open the regulated storefront door. Hemp/CBD policy pressure: The Trump administration is asking Congress to regulate full-spectrum hemp products or delay a federal crackdown, keeping CBD and hemp sellers in limbo. Public health & treatment: MaineHealth Franklin Hospital launched an outpatient Comprehensive Addiction Medicine Program to expand care for substance-use disorders, citing high local need. Law enforcement vs cannabis: Police in multiple places reported cannabis-related arrests and seizures, including a case where a vehicle was found with cannabis resin and another where officers seized cannabis alongside other contraband. Vaping crackdown: Baguio’s mayor is pushing a total vape ban after a school vape tested positive for THC, arguing online sales make enforcement harder. Drug-court angle: A Lusby woman asked to enter adult drug court after pleading guilty as part of a drive-by case, showing how courts are weighing treatment options alongside punishment.
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