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ForwardGas Station Drugs: Emerging Substances, Hidden Risks, and Community Impact
The sale of unregulated and often mislabeled substances—commonly referred to as “gas station drugs”—has expanded rapidly in convenience stores and vape shops. Marketed as legal alternatives or wellness products, these substances often contain psychoactive ingredients that pose significant risks to physical and mental health. This webinar will examine the evolving landscape of gas station drugs, including kratom, delta‑8 and delta- 9 products, and other emerging substances. Participants will learn how these products are marketed, how they are used, and why they present unique challenges for clinicians, educators, and communities. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing signs of misuse, understanding legal and regulatory gaps, and identifying effective prevention and intervention strategies.
Target Audience
This application-based course is intended for Pharmacists (ACPE), Physicians (ACCME), Physician Assistants (ACCME), Nurse Practitioners (ABN), Nurses (ABN), and Social Workers (ABSWE).
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1.Define "gas station drugs" and identify commonly encountered unregulated substances sold in convenience store settings.
2. Describe common types of gas station drugs and their associated pharmacological and behavioral risks.
3. Identify clinical, behavioral, and social indicators of misuse related to emerging and unregulated substances.
4. Discuss legal, regulatory, and public health considerations related to unregulated drug sales.
5. Apply appropriate assessment and counseling approaches when patients report using or considering these substances.
Coming soon: Program Packet
A copy of the presentation slides are located within the course content. Once you have registered for the course, please navigate to the 'Take Course' tab and click the navy blue 'Take Course' button. Navigate to the 'Course Materials' section of the course using the left-hand menu and download a PDF version of the program presentation. Course Materials will be added to the course the week of the live event.
Participants will be provided the webinar link once enrolled in the course by accessing the course content under 'Take Course' - Course Instructions and Course Material. Please use this link to join the live webinar at the scheduled time. All registered participants will also receive an email the day before the program with program information, including the webinar link.
Dr. Luke Engeriser
Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide. The Universal Activity Number for this application-based program is 0001-9999-26-002-L01-P and is intended for pharmacists.
Disclosures: There is no commercial support being received for this program. Dr. Engerizer and others in control of the content have no actual or potential conflicts of interest related to this program. No individuals in a position to control content for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to declare.
Available Credit
- 1.20 ABNAuburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515
- 1.00 ABSWE
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyAuburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.