tianeptine

Legislature

Legislature passes ban on tianeptine in Alabama

Tianeptine is a substance that mimics the effects of opioids when taken in high enough doses.

April 28, 2021

Amendment potentially harmful to hemp industry removed by Senate

The hemp industry thanked the Legislature for killing two amendments that would have made Delta-8 and Delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinols controlled substances.

April 27, 2021

Mike Holmes addresses St. Clair Young Republicans on the legislative session

Holmes is sponsoring legislation to strengthen the Alabama Memorials Preservation Act and ban tianeptine.

April 23, 2021

Alabama becomes second state to ban sale of tianeptine pills

The House unanimously passed House Bill 2, a bill that would outlaw the possession of tianeptine in Alabama.

March 16, 2021

Pell City bans sale and delivery of Tianeptine pills

The city ordinance, introduced by Mayor Bill Pruitt at a Monday council meeting, passed unanimously.

February 23, 2021

APR’s John H. Glenn: Looking back at stories I covered in 2020

Glenn reflects on his stories, ranging from efforts to mobilize Black voters to a ban on the dangerous drug Tianeptine.

December 31, 2020

“Gas station dope:” The legal and personal battles over Tianeptine

If taken in high enough doses, tianeptine mimics the effects of opioids.

December 16, 2020

ADPH’s tianeptine ban withdrawn after legal challenge

Tianeptine is abused for its euphoric properties, similar to opioids.

November 20, 2020