At HQ, we don’t shy away from controversy, but we also don’t exist to tear down legitimate players in the industry. We chose instead to invite both perspectives to weigh in.

The cannabis and hemp industry can be considered chaotic. No two states are the same. The regulations and compliance framework can be confusing because of the differences between full legalization and outright bans. There is also a gap between client expectations and state laws, which further complicates business operations and marketing.

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Given the popularity of its products, it’s odd that America’s cannabis industry feels so brittle. Smoke shops seem to teeter on the edge of annihilation due to a constellation of government and societal pressures.

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While only two states, Oregon and Colorado, have legalized psilocybin and a few other psychedelics, many other states are nipping at their heels with their own legislation pending.

Believe it or not, some head shops and vape stores have yet to fully realize the benefits of technology. Many brick-and-mortar establishments still follow the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality, and they want to keep it that way.

As the FDA began issuing denials, Vapetasia CEO Chris Finch started planning. He knew the next step was to sue the FDA, but he also knew it would take money, manpower, and risk.

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There was also an overwhelming sense of déjà vu. The unchecked enthusiasm, the stacks of gray-market goods, the casual dismissal of potential consequences—it all felt eerily reminiscent of the early 2010s, a time when explosive growth blinded many to the risks they were taking.

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