Colorado's cannabis industry prepares for tough times as U.S. recession looms

David Medina smokes a joint at ... — Eli Imadali, Special to The Denver Post
David Medina smokes a joint at JAD’s Mile High Smoke, the first cannabis lounge in the state, in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 29, 2022.

By Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: June 28, 2022 at 6:00 AM MDT | UPDATED: June 28, 2022 at 8:04 AM MDT

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Colorado's cannabis industry is preparing for tough times as marijuana sales drop and economic problems pile up.

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Colorado’s cannabis industry prepares for tough times as U.S. recession looms

Less consumer spending means sales are dropping in both the recreational and medical markets

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