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Retail Roulette: The Public Health Threat of “Gas Station Heroin”

Sarah Pechnick / Chad Medaris
Event Date 09/29/2026
Over-the-counter products containing tianeptine and 7-OH, often marketed as supplements or sold in convenience stores and gas stations, have emerged as a growing public health and law enforcement concern. Despite their widespread availability, these substances have been linked to severe dependence, abuse, and potentially life-threatening toxicity.
 
Join Sarah Pechnick and Chad Madaris for a timely discussion on the science behind these compounds, the risks they pose to individuals and communities, and the regulatory and enforcement efforts aimed at limiting their availability. This webinar will also provide practical insights for law enforcement professionals investigating matters involving these emerging substances.
 
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Sarah Pechnick

Managing Director, DEA Regulatory Compliance Practice

Sarah Osborne Pechnick is an expert in pharmaceutical controlled substance investigations and regulatory compliance. She proudly served with the Drug Enforcement Administration for more than 13 years.

Chad Medaris

Managing Director

Chad Medaris is a managing director in the Guidepost Solutions DEA Regulatory Compliance practice area. Mr. Medaris had previously served as a special agent with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Criminal Investigations
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