About - Stop Gas Station Heroin

At Stop Gas Station Heroin, we are committed to safeguarding consumers from the rising threat of synthetic drugs disguised as everyday products. Our movement is supported by advocates, businesses, and organizations dedicated to raising awareness and protecting public health. These partners stand with us in the fight against the dangerous and deceptive practices fueling the Gas Station Heroin epidemic, working together to ensure safer, healthier communities for everyone.

Board Members

Dr. Mark Gold

Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Washington University

Mark S. Gold, M.D., is a world-renowned expert on addiction-related diseases and has worked for 50 years developing models for understanding the effects of opioid, tobacco, cocaine, other drugs, and food on the brain and behavior. Today, Dr. Gold continues his research, teaching, and consulting with colleagues and collaborators at Washington University in St. Louis, Tulane University, the University of Florida, and Princeton University.

David Bregger

Advocate and Retired Business Leader

Daniel Bregger, a retired business and sales professional, is deeply committed to his family, especially his son Dan, whose tragic passing from a highly concentrated form of kratom profoundly changed his life. Originally from Philadelphia and raised in Cincinnati, David eventually settled in New Hampshire, where he raised his two sons. Motivated by this heartbreaking loss, he now champions stronger regulations of kratom and synthetic alkaloid isolates to prevent similar tragedies and protect public safety. His tireless advocacy led to the passage of the landmark Daniel Bregger Act—named in his son’s memory—which was signed into law by the Governor of Colorado in May 2025 to ban hazardous synthetic alkaloid products.

Dr. Nicole Avena

Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Dr. Nicole Avena is a recognized expert in nutrition, diet, and addiction, with a focus on nutrition throughout the lifespan. She has conducted groundbreaking research creating models on food addiction and the dangers of excess sugar intake, earning numerous awards and publishing over 100 scholarly articles. Additionally, she has authored several popular books on sugar addiction, pregnancy nutrition, and healthy eating. She has made appearances on major TV programs and been featured in prominent publications. Her TED-Ed Health talk, “How Sugar Affects Your Brain,” is among the most-watched, with over 18 million views.

SUPPORTERS

If we want to stop this crisis and keep our children safe, we need regulation that safeguards personal freedom, not blanket bans that criminalize whole plant products. Let’s distinguish between the two and deal with the real issue now!

We need to STOP GAS STATION HEROIN – Join the fight!