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Siwsan

(27,290 posts)
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 04:37 PM Jan 2020

Yea!!! The first recreational sales shop has opened in Genesee County, MI!!!

I've done some checking to make sure they have what I'm looking for, and will probably head there within the next week. I figure that will give things time to settle down since, so far, they are the ONLY area recreational shop open in the Flint area.

There are several good medical dispensaries closer to where I live. Hopefully they are going to expand to recreational sales, too. I think this whole expediting of the official sales date really caught a lot of people off guard. Honestly, this has been the most ham handed licensing process imaginable. The proposal passed in 2018!!!

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Yea!!! The first recreational sales shop has opened in Genesee County, MI!!! (Original Post) Siwsan Jan 2020 OP
ConGra(ss)ts to Faux pas Jan 2020 #1
I'm very jealous. CBD is the only thing that helps me sleep well. fleur-de-lisa Jan 2020 #2
CBD really helps with my anxiety, but only kind of helps me with my insomnia Siwsan Jan 2020 #4
I have a friend who sneaks out some CBD gummies from Colorado for me every once in a while. fleur-de-lisa Jan 2020 #6
sneaks cbd? getagrip_already Jan 2020 #7
Have to say I've always disliked the term "recreational" use. Makes it sound frivolous WheelWalker Jan 2020 #3
You know - I 100% agree Siwsan Jan 2020 #5
not true.... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #8
Might not be "true" for you; however, it's true for me. WheelWalker Jan 2020 #10
Nature's Medicines in Bay City safeinOhio Jan 2020 #9
Thanks! Siwsan Jan 2020 #11
I drive to Bay City and Lansing from safeinOhio Jan 2020 #12
I used to drive up to Mt. Pleasant for the Pow Wow. A friend is in the tribe. Siwsan Jan 2020 #13

fleur-de-lisa

(14,664 posts)
2. I'm very jealous. CBD is the only thing that helps me sleep well.
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 04:44 PM
Jan 2020

I only sleep about 3 hours with my prescribed medication.

Siwsan

(27,290 posts)
4. CBD really helps with my anxiety, but only kind of helps me with my insomnia
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 04:56 PM
Jan 2020

I've gone from 2-4 hours to 5-6 hours. Not enough of an improvement but at least I'm not worried about any bad side effects. The more I read about the benefits of using CBD, the more I know I will probably be using it for the rest of my life. I'm lucky I get a really good veteran discount from the place I'm ordering the CBD products.

I have no interest in smoking cannabis but am not adverse to trying vaping. A friend recommended getting an Indica based tincture/oil or maybe some gummies to use just before bed.

fleur-de-lisa

(14,664 posts)
6. I have a friend who sneaks out some CBD gummies from Colorado for me every once in a while.
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 05:02 PM
Jan 2020

I don't like smoking it either, but the gummies are very helpful.

getagrip_already

(17,440 posts)
7. sneaks cbd?
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 05:30 PM
Jan 2020

CBD is federally legal now. Just about every stste allows it to be sold without restriction. Some still have restrictions on hemp, but that's because it's hard to tell from the thc producing plants visually.

What state does it have to be sneaked into?

WheelWalker

(9,200 posts)
3. Have to say I've always disliked the term "recreational" use. Makes it sound frivolous
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 04:53 PM
Jan 2020

somehow, at best; and implies a pejorative context in my opinion. I've used Cannabis for nearly 60 years and I've rarely seen anyone using it to "recreate". Most often, like alcohol, it is applied as a social lubricant. In non-social settings I think people use it to facilitate creative expression, acquire spiritual insight and improve mental health. I think the term "recreational use" has been applied as a label by those who have never used it.

Siwsan

(27,290 posts)
5. You know - I 100% agree
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 05:00 PM
Jan 2020

I have no interest in getting stoned and partying. Been there, done that. It was fun. Now all I want is something to help me relax and sleep, that won't also come with potential, horrible side effects. Something to help me relax when tension rages out of my shoulder muscles, triggering horrible headaches. I'm not interested in smoking. I'm interested in oils, tinctures and edibles.

I've been using CBD since April, and my anxiety and panic attacks have stopped. It's just not quite sufficient to help me get much more than 5 or 6 hours of sleep.

getagrip_already

(17,440 posts)
8. not true....
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 05:36 PM
Jan 2020

The term isn't pejorative. It was adopted to distinguish the market from medical / prescription use.

It's a widely used term by consumers and the industry. I don't have a problem with it. It's much better than some of the negative terms out there.

Plus its descriptive. People use it for the sheer joy they get from it.

safeinOhio

(34,083 posts)
9. Nature's Medicines in Bay City
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 06:19 PM
Jan 2020

Has text me that they now have rec. not sure how far for you. I’ve found them to be very good.

Siwsan

(27,290 posts)
11. Thanks!
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 07:04 PM
Jan 2020

It's a bit of a drive, but not bad. Especially in the Summer! Last time I was there was a couple of years ago, when the Tall Ships came in. Spectacular. Didn't make it, this year.

safeinOhio

(34,083 posts)
12. I drive to Bay City and Lansing from
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 07:10 PM
Jan 2020

My Pleasant for supplies. I can find other places to visit and make it worth while. I’d like to check out the MM co-op in Flint. They have clones.

Siwsan

(27,290 posts)
13. I used to drive up to Mt. Pleasant for the Pow Wow. A friend is in the tribe.
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 07:28 PM
Jan 2020

We'd stay at the casino hotel.

I keep thinking I should go up, again. Always had a great time.

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