Day: December 1, 2022

By Paul Armentano Rarely a week goes by without police or other public officials warning about so-called “fentanyl-laced” weed. Upon closer inspection, however, there’s little if any truth behind these sensational claims. A case in point: Police in Brattleboro, Vermont generated headlines last year when they, along with agents from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration…

One thing we should all be able to agree on is that world has changed significantly since 2012. Unless you’re the FDA. The FDA has conducted an incessant decade long anti-kratom campaign by the FDA has created an echo chamber of disinformation reverberating on otherwise respected websites who provide consumers with information on health issues.  The FDA initiated an…

In my last article I discussed the 2022 legislative sessions in many states. In this article I want to shed some light on what we and many other advocates across the country anticipate in the 2023 session. As always, if you have any questions about how to get involved, ideas and relationships you may have…

By Amanda WheelerPresident, American Vapor Manufacturers Association Level-headed observers have long warned that vaping bans will lead to a black market. A quick scan of local police reports shows that the crime spree is already happening – vape store robberies across the country are racking up millions of dollars in damages and jeopardizing public safety. …