Once clearly defined spaces, liquor stores and vape shops are rapidly evolving into full-blown hybrid smoke shops. In this episode, we dive into the shifting landscape of retail drug culture — where gas stations, vape shops, and even liquor stores are now selling everything from nicotine and Delta-8 to powdered THC and kratom. If you've ever wondered whether that new logo in the corner store meant more than energy drinks — it probably does.

The Tall Cop breaks down:

• What vape shops used to be — and what they've turned into
  

• How disposables, pods, and stash items have reshaped youth access
  

• The growing presence of cannabis in places you'd least expect (yes, even next to the vodka)
  

• Why the lines between alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis retail are blurring fast
  

• What this trend means for public health, regulation, and access — especially among youth

  
  

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