This is all just blowing my mind…
Picture this: a state on the edge, caught in the throes of a cannabis revolution. The Department of Consumer Protection, an unlikely protagonist in this story, has thrown open the doors to a wild, twisted truth. A month like no other, where more than $25 million worth of cannabis, both for medical and recreational use, found new homes.
The adult-use market, illuminated by neon lights and fueled by hazy aspirations, recorded over $14.3 million in sales in September alone. It’s like the never-ending party that kicked off back in January, a nine-month-long extravaganza that shows no signs of slowing down.
In the other corner of this surreal realm, the medical marijuana market boasts a gold rush, with nearly $11 million in sales. Doctors, donned in white coats, have turned into mad scientists, prescribing relief in the form of weed.
And now, the real trip begins. In September, an astonishing 284,116 products flew off the shelves to medical marijuana patients. But that’s not all, my friends. Adult-use enthusiasts, like kids in a candy store with no curfew, grabbed a staggering 376,035 products. That’s not a wave; it’s a tidal wave, a green tsunami sweeping across the city.
Now, let’s talk numbers – dollars and cents. The average price for medical marijuana, oddly precise at $38.21, tickles our fancy. On the other side, for the more adventurous souls in the adult-use universe, it’s $38.37. A price to the cent for your highs, how’s that for a peculiar coincidence?
But we’re not done yet. Let’s dig into the menu of delights. In September, a whopping 52% of sales comprised usable cannabis, or “flower,” as we affectionately call it. It’s like walking into a botanical garden on steroids. Vapes, the futuristic choice, staked their claim at 30% – inhale, exhale, and repeat. Then there are the edibles, capturing 11% of the market. Who doesn’t want to have their cake and get high too?
Now, here’s the trippiest part – they’re not even willing to talk about revenue projections or taxes. It’s like trying to peek behind the curtain in the land of Oz, an enigmatic world of numbers that seems to have a life of its own. The tax details on adult-use transactions? Well, they’re in a world of their own, too, concealed from prying eyes.
For those of you who yearn for more, they’ve graciously provided a portal to the depths of this kaleidoscope at ct.gov/cannabis. But in the face of these staggering numbers, who needs details? It’s like a psychedelic journey through the dark void.
Now, to all you cannabis connoisseurs out there, whether you’re a patient seeking relief or a recreational reveler in search of adventure, here’s a nugget of wisdom – be responsible! Otherwise fire it up! We’re in a brave new world of legal cannabis, and the adventure has just begun.
Stay Weird,
