The number of vape stores in the Shenandoah Valley and throughout the USA has increased significantly due to the rising popularity of drug use, especially among young people and children, and the availability of storefronts. Additionally, these shops benefit from selling cannabis products, which has contributed to their proliferation across various retail landscapes.
The rising popularity of drug use among young people is a significant public health concern, with many adolescents experimenting with substances like alcohol, e-cigarettes, and cannabis. Factors such as peer pressure, mental health issues, and the availability of drugs contribute to this trend, highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies.
Over $900k seized in THC products, guns in Warren & Prince William Counties
The Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Gang Task Force completed a nine-month investigation, seizing over $900,000 worth of products containing THC, as well as firearms and money.
The Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Gang Task Force has concluded a nine-month investigation with a large seizure of narcotics.
Through the course of the investigation, officers learned of vape shops operating in the Town of Front Royal that were selling marijuana and THC vapes.
Dr. Matthew Rossheim of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently published a new study highlighting the prevalence and dangers of hemp-derived, intoxicating cannabis products sold widely at U.S. vape shops and other retailers.