Legislature Legislature passes ban on tianeptine in Alabama Tianeptine is a substance that mimics the effects of opioids when taken in high enough doses. Brandon MoseleyApril 28, 2021
Legislature 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. Brandon MoseleyApril 27, 2021
Legislature 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. Brandon MoseleyApril 23, 2021
Legislature 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. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2021
Local news Pell City bans sale and delivery of Tianeptine pills The city ordinance, introduced by Mayor Bill Pruitt at a Monday council meeting, passed unanimously. John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2021
News 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. John H. GlennDecember 31, 2020
News “Gas station dope:” The legal and personal battles over Tianeptine If taken in high enough doses, tianeptine mimics the effects of opioids. John H. GlennDecember 16, 2020
Health ADPH’s tianeptine ban withdrawn after legal challenge Tianeptine is abused for its euphoric properties, similar to opioids. John H. GlennNovember 20, 2020