April 22nd, 2026
The U.S. retail market for intoxicants has been rapidly transforming, with regulators and communities struggling to keep up. Many intoxicating products – including hemp-derived cannabinoids, kratom, hallucinogens, and inhalants – are widely accessible in gas stations and smoke shops across the country. This session explains how gaps in laws and enforcement have allowed these markets to grow and highlights ongoing research and advocacy supporting effective prevention and control.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify major categories of intoxicating products currently sold in stores and online, including hemp-derived cannabinoids, synthetic opioid-like products, inhalants, and hallucinogens.
- Explain key lessons from prevention research and advocacy.
- Use effective communication tools – such as op-eds and data-driven storytelling – to educate stakeholders and influence local and state prevention policy.
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