The Business of Cannabis

Waterford Couple Wins $40,000 Cannabis-Themed Wedding From Greenhouse Of Walled Lake

Jul 12, 2023 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

A Waterford couple will have the weed-themed wedding of their dreams after beating out more than 15,000 couples who vied for a $40,000 wedding giveaway. The Greenhouse of Walled Lake, a medical and recreational cannabis dispensary, announced the giveaway in March and...

Detroit To Accept Recreational Cannabis License Applications Aug. 1

Jul 12, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The city of Detroit will begin accepting applications for the second round of limited marijuana business licenses, which include dispensaries, microbusinesses and consumption lounges, on Aug. 1. A total of 30 marijuana retailer licenses are available in this...

Study Links Heavy Marijuana Use To Psychotic Symptoms, Bipolar Disorder, Depression

Jul 9, 2023 | National

Heavy users of marijuana might face an increased risk of bipolar disorder and depression, a new study suggests. The analysis of more than 6.6 million Danish individuals found that having cannabis use disorder doubled or even tripled the odds for most forms of...

Overuse Of Pot Linked In Study To Surgery Complications And Death

Jul 9, 2023 | National

Clinical overuse of marijuana is linked to a variety of complications after major elective surgery, including blood clots, stroke, breathing difficulties, kidney issues and even death, a new study found. “Our findings complement previous studies that have identified...

Connecticut: Law Change Permitting Adults to Home Cultivate Cannabis Took Effect July 1

Jul 5, 2023 | National

As of July 1st, those age 21 or older may begin legally growing personal use quantities of cannabis at home in Connecticut. Under the law, an adult may individually home cultivate up to six marijuana plants, of which no more than three may be mature....