Michigan is one of 38 states that have legalized medical cannabis. However, only 18% of Michigan medical marijuana patients describe their primary care physician’s knowledge about medical cannabis as “very good” or “excellent,” according to a 2021 study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. more

On August 30, top Biden administration health officials recommended that the United States Drug Enforcement Administration reclassify marijuana as a Schedule 3 substance — the same level as Tylenol with codeine. more

On Nov. 4, 2008, almost 15 years ago, the medical use of cannabis in Michigan was legalized with the passage of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. It was a voter-initiated ballot measure, otherwise known as an indirect-initiated state statute. Although it faced opposition from Republicans and law enforcement officials, it was ultimately approved and made Michigan the 13th state to legalize the use of medical cannabis. more

Mark your calendars because another stoner-related holiday is quickly approaching. Sept. 20, also known as Magic Mushroom Day, is a day to celebrate and discuss the benefits of psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychoactive and hallucinogenic compound that puts the “magic” in magic mushrooms. more

Glorious Cannabis Co. is back with a one-of-a-kind product line to make you rethink how you buy weed. A few weeks ago, the Rochester Hills-based company rolled out the Feels System, a terpene-based cannabis classification system designed to help stoners find products that match exactly how they want to feel after smoking. more

From massive music festivals with nationally known acts to stoner soirees that raise funds to help expunge the records of those with weed-related convictions, Michigan is home to some of the best 420-friendly events in the country. This week, I’m recapping some of the hottest happenings this summer so you can mark your calendars for next year. more

Summer is in full swing, and I, like many other Michiganders, am ready to pack up my tents and coolers and set out on an outdoor excursion. While planning my trip, I was thinking about how cool it would be to make or bring a few weed-infused snacks, inspired by some of my favorite camping meals. I got together with my fellow campers and devised a menu that would be perfect for a stoned night under the stars. more

According to research, the Baby Boomer generation has been rolling its own fair share of joints over the last few years. In the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 1.4% of adults over the age of 65 reported using marijuana during the past year. In the 2021 survey, that number increased to a little over 7%. more

From humble beginnings growing weed in basements and closets to becoming two of the most prolific names in California’s cannabis scene, Deep East Oakland Farms and Wizard Trees know how to … more

The votes have been tallied for the 4th annual High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan. More than 90 licensed cannabis brands throughout the Great Lakes State submitted a total of 527 entries to be judged across the competition’s 21 categories. The winners were announced July 10 via a YouTube livestream by hosts Joey Posney, High Times’ director of competitions, and Levi Miller, High Times’ bulk sales manager. more

Things are about to get a whole lot skunkier. Two weeks ago, the Michigan-based cannabis companies Skunk House Genetics and ProGro launched a new line of products that includes two flower strains and multiple 1-gram live resin cartridges. more

While 420 may have come and gone, another popular stoner holiday is just around the corner. Monday (July 10), cannabis enthusiasts across the world will celebrate 710, otherwise known as Dab Day... more

Last week, GRiZ, a DJ, music producer, lifelong stoner and Southfield native, launched the newest line of products for his cannabis brand, Astro Hippie, in collaboration with Lansing’s PG … more

Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency revoked all three licenses of a marijuana grower and processor in Corunna last week after observing multiple containers filled with products that were not … more

According to a report by MJBizDaily in 2021, of the 484 dispensary licenses in Michigan, 3.8% of those licenses are held by Black Michiganders. Only a handful of those licensed cannabis businesses in … more

Happy Pride Month, stoners of Lansterdam! This week, we’re going back in time to learn about the legendary cannabis activist Mary Jane Rathbun, aka “Brownie Mary,” and her work … more

My wife and I recently traveled to Hamilton, Ontario, for a belated honeymoon. We ate a lot of poutine; played games at Snakes and Lattes, a board game café chain; attended a drag show at The … more

Vangst, the leading hiring platform for cannabis workers, published in its 2023 job report that Michigan’s cannabis industry boasts more than 35,000 jobs — the second … more

Two weeks ago, in preparation for May 4, aka “Star Wars” day, my friends set out on a mission to find the most “Star Wars”-themed cannabis products possible. Their excursion … more

There have been some major changes on Dunckel Road near Interstate 496 throughout the last year. The site of a former car wash has been transformed into Sapura — pronounced sah-pure-ah — … more