Sophia Bennett has dedicated her career to monitoring and analyzing the regulatory landscape and news within the vape industry. With a keen eye for the evolving policies that shape this dynamic market, Sophia brings a critical perspective to her commentary and reports.
As the legal landscape for cannabis continues to shift across the United States, Texans are often left navigating a complex and sometimes confusing set of laws. While neighboring New Mexico has embraced a thriving recreational marijuana market, drawing significant business from Texas residents, the Lone Star State maintains a much stricter stance. However, the rise […]
The Texas Senate has once again approved a bill that would ban most hemp-derived THC products in the state, setting up a potential clash with Governor Greg Abbott and the House of Representatives. In a 22-8 vote, the Senate passed legislation from Senator Charles Perry (R) that would recriminalize the market for intoxicating cannabinoids.
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 5 (SB 5), a revised version of legislation that would ban most psychoactive THC products, including popular items like delta-8 gummies and vapes. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Charles Perry (R-Lubbock), stated that this new version addresses the specific concerns that led Governor Greg Abbott to veto a similar […]
You may have heard of it: HHC, or hexahydrocannabinol. Often found in vapes, edibles, and other products, HHC is marketed as a safe and legal way to experience effects similar to the psychoactive “high” from marijuana. But what exactly is HHC? How does it differ from THC and CBD? Are HHC vapes safe, and what […]
Federal officials are taking aggressive steps to classify 7-hydroxymitragynine, or “7-OH,” as a Schedule I controlled substance, placing it in the same category as heroin and ecstasy. The substance, found in trace amounts in the leaves of the kratom plant, is being sold in highly concentrated forms in gas stations, convenience stores, and vape shops […]
In the ever-expanding world of health and wellness, CBD (cannabidiol) has emerged as a prominent and compelling natural compound. Sourced from the hemp plant, this non-psychoactive substance is catching the eye of health enthusiasts, researchers, and everyday individuals seeking natural ways to manage pain, ease anxiety, improve sleep, and address various other health concerns – […]
Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become a ubiquitous ingredient in the wellness world. It’s infused into lotions, cosmetics, hair products, and a vast array of edibles, from gummies and baked goods to sparkling beverages. Another popular method of consumption is inhalation through vaping. But how does vaping CBD work, what are its effects, and most importantly, […]
Arkansas is cracking down on hemp-derived THC products, with state agents ordering vape shops and convenience stores to clear their shelves of now-illegal items. The ban, initiated in 2023 after a rise in child poisonings, targets popular psychoactive cannabinoids like Delta-8 and Delta-9 derived from hemp.
Two new laws have taken effect in Alabama this summer, significantly regulating the sale of both flavored nicotine vapes and smokable hemp-derived products. The legislation aims to curtail youth access to these items.
A new study reveals a significant and alarming increase in the vaping of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and particularly synthetic cannabinoids (SC) among U.S. teenagers between 2021 and 2023. The research, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine by a team from the University of Queensland, Australia, also highlights a growing uncertainty among teens about the […]