Cannabis 101
First Time at a Dispensary? What to Expect in Ferndale and Metro Detroit
For a first dispensary visit in Michigan, you need to be 21 or older and bring a valid government-issued photo ID. You don’t need a medical card, an appointment or any product knowledge. At Nature’s Remedy in Ferndale, on Detroit’s northern border, a budtender will walk you through the menu at your own pace, and new customers get 20% off their first visit.
What to bring
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older, such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport. Out-of-state IDs are welcome. Your ID is checked when you arrive and again at checkout.
For payment, we accept Cash, Pay-by-Bank (Dutchie Pay), AeroPay. A $3.00 fee applies to every cashless transaction (Dutchie Pay or AeroPay). Cash never carries a fee. The $3 cashless payment fee is waived for Ruby tier loyalty members. Credit cards are accepted for non-cannabis items only (no THC products), such as accessories and merchandise.
What happens when you walk in
After the ID check, you’re free to look around. Detroit Metro Times has noted that our budtenders encourage customers to walk the floor and check out the products rather than order from behind a counter. Tell your budtender it’s your first visit and what you’re curious about, and they will explain the formats, read labels with you and point out current deals.
There is no pressure to buy a particular product or a minimum amount in store. Budtenders can explain products and labels; they can’t give medical advice.
- Flower: sold by weight, from a gram or an eighth (3.5g) up to an ounce. Deli flower is weighed to order.
- Pre-rolls: ready-rolled flower, sold singly or in packs.
- Vapes: cartridges that need a separate battery, or all-in-one disposables.
- Edibles: gummies, chocolates and drinks with labeled milligrams per piece and per package. They take longer to act than inhaled products.
- Concentrates: potent extracts such as live rosin, usually for experienced shoppers.
First-visit rewards
Nature’s Remedy runs Welcome Rewards for new customers, in store and online: 1st visit, 20% off; 2nd visit, free 8th or edible with a $20 purchase; 3rd visit, 25% off; 5th visit, $30 off on a $100 purchase. Restrictions apply, so ask your budtender how the reward applies to your order.
Michigan rules worth knowing
A few state rules apply to every adult-use purchase in Michigan.
- Age: you must be 21 or older for adult-use cannabis.
- Purchase limit: up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis per transaction, of which no more than 15 grams can be concentrate.
- Where you can use it: not in public places and not at the store. Use it on private property where it is allowed.
- Driving: never drive under the influence. Keep products sealed and out of reach while you travel.
- State lines: cannabis bought in Michigan must stay in Michigan.
Tips for your first purchase
Start with a small amount and give it time. Edibles can take up to two hours to take full effect, so wait before having more. Read the label for the THC per serving, not just the package total, and keep all products in their original packaging, away from children and pets.
It helps to note what you bought and how it suited you. On your next visit, that record tells your budtender more than any strain name.
Visiting Nature’s Remedy from Detroit and nearby
Nature’s Remedy is at 925 E Drayton St, Ferndale, MI 48220, and is open daily, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Free parking is available in the lot right out front. Ferndale borders Detroit at 8 Mile Road, and the store is minutes from Royal Oak, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge.
Prefer not to come inside? Order ahead on the live menu for curbside pickup, with no minimum and no fee, or for delivery to eligible addresses, including Detroit. Delivery has a $60 minimum before tax and fees and runs daily, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a medical card to shop at a Michigan dispensary?
No. Adults 21 and older can buy adult-use cannabis with a valid government-issued photo ID. Registered medical patients are welcome too.
Can I shop with an out-of-state ID?
Yes. A valid government-issued photo ID from any state, or a passport, works as long as it shows you are 21 or older.
How much cannabis can I buy at once in Michigan?
Adult-use customers can buy up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis per transaction, including no more than 15 grams of concentrate.
Do dispensaries take credit cards?
At Nature’s Remedy, cannabis purchases can be paid with Cash, Pay-by-Bank (Dutchie Pay), AeroPay. Credit cards are accepted for non-cannabis items only (no THC products), such as accessories and merchandise.
Does Nature’s Remedy have a first-time customer discount?
Yes. New customers get 20% off their first visit through Welcome Rewards, with further rewards on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th visits. Restrictions apply; see the Deals page or ask in store.
Is Nature’s Remedy a good dispensary for first-time buyers near Detroit?
Nature’s Remedy is a family-owned dispensary in Ferndale, on Detroit’s northern border. First-time shoppers can browse the floor freely, ask budtenders to explain products and labels, and use Welcome Rewards on their first visits. It also offers curbside pickup and delivery to Detroit addresses in its service area.
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