AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoYouth Overdoses: CDC investigators found cannabis in 42.7% of overdose deaths among ages 12–17 (Jan 2021–Jun 2025), with fentanyl involved in nearly 9 of 10 cannabis-positive adolescent cases—raising alarms about teen polydrug risk. Medical Cannabis Retail: Curaleaf is expanding access via two moves—relocating its Passyunk dispensary to a larger Fishtown site in Philadelphia and shifting its Hartford location to Meriden, Connecticut. Industry Events: Kentucky Cannabis & Wellness Expo (Sept. 19) will offer patient education and low-cost medical cannabis certifications in Lexington. Regulatory/Compliance: Safe Harbor was named a top cannabis banking solutions provider at the 2026 PBC Awards, highlighting continued push for compliant banking infrastructure. Community & Causes: Ivy Hall Dispensary and hemp rosé brand Playdate are sponsoring Rock ALS in Illinois, with on-site sampling for adults 21+ and proceeds supporting ALS research. Research Watch: UCSF-led researchers argue psychedelic trials need more convincing placebos to preserve masking, as regulators weigh how to evaluate these therapies. Public Safety Angle: Georgia’s Arrive Alive Tour will use an impaired/distracted driving simulator (including marijuana distractions) for ABAC students Sept. 23–24.
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