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CBD: The History and the Hype
CBD: The History and The Hype
Over the last few years, CBD has gone from a relatively obscure component present in certain marijuana products to being a nationally marketed supplement touted as a near miraculous treatment for all sorts of conditions. The hype surrounding CBD at the moment is pretty intense, and there are a mind boggling number of products appearing with CBD as an ingredient—everything from mascara to fancy cocktails to dog treats. So how did CBD go from being unknown even among the most dedicated stoners to becoming a nationwide health craze, and how much of the hope promised by CBD products is actually just hype?
Cannabidawhat?
Cannabidiol, the full name for CBD, is one of many cannabinoids found in cannabis and hemp plants, like it’s better known sibling THC. Researchers discovered CBD in 1940 and dismissed it as not being pharmaceutically active. Given that federal regulations have made it nearly impossible to study cannabis for the last 70 years, it shouldn’t be surprising that CBD only started getting attention through experimentation in states with legal medical cannabis. Relatively speaking, it hasn’t taken long for CBD to gain massive attention as a purported cure for everything from cancer to acne. But that’s just the story of the last century or so, and like cannabis itself, CBD has been around for a lot longer.
Seeing an increasing number of cannabis products which include a significant proportion of CBD, it’s easy to wonder why it took so long for CBD to be available in the flowers, concentrates, edibles, and topicals available now. However, maybe what we should really be wondering is, how did we ever end up with weed that *doesn’t* have significant amounts of CBD in it? It’s no secret that cannabis contains much more THC than it used to, but it’s also true that all cannabis contains some amount of CBD. For perhaps as long as we’ve been practicing agriculture, humans have been selectively breeding cannabis for use as food, textile fibers, medicine, and of course, for getting high.
That history has left us with hemp varieties that are good for food and fiber, as well as the varieties we smoke, vape, and make into edibles. Hemp tends to contain greater amounts of CBD but only tiny amounts of THC, whereas most of the strains in our dispensaries are precisely the opposite. It’s not that there was ever a conspiracy to remove CBD from non hemp varieties of cannabis. Rather, by maximizing THC content, both relative and absolute CBD concentrations have declined as a result. For example, a strain that contains .5% CBD and 1% THC has a 1:2 ratio, whereas a strain with .1% CBD and 10% THC has a 1:10 ratio. Recently, the combination of modern analysis techniques, medical research, and the fall of a near global cannabis prohibition have facilitated a notable shift in focus towards growing cannabis with a more balanced ratio of the two most prominent cannabinoids.
Better Together
As it turns out, CBD and THC make excellent partners when consumed together. With the current renaissance of CBD in cannabis products, we’re seeing something like two old superhero friends being reunited to use their powers together in the battle against evil (and illness). The first thing that most cannabis users typically notice when adding cannabidiol to the mix is that it greatly reduces the feelings of paranoia and anxiety that commonly accompany consuming significant doses of THC. Those who already experience anxiety commonly report relief when smoking, vaping, or eating CBD products. Topical formulations with CBD are used for reducing inflammation and relieving pain.
Perhaps the most prominent application of CBD as medicine is in treating seizure conditions like epilepsy, where it provides relief for cases where no other effective treatments are known. This well researched and documented effect has been a major driving force in the legalization of CBD in some states where even medial cannabis remains illegal. The FDA recently approved CBD under the name Epidiolex as a seizure treatment and the DEA subsequently moved Epidiolex to Schedule IV. This is the first time that any product actually made from cannabis (versus synthetic derivitaves like Marinol) has been placed below Schedule I, the classification for cannabis and other drugs with “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.”
Research also supports the use of CBD for treating neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s, fighting cancer, and aiding with mood disorders like PTSD. With the current explosion of interest, we should expect to see more research refining our understanding of what CBD is good for and how to use it as medicine. The consensus seems to be that CBD works best when combined with some amount of THC, but marketing CBD without THC is precisely how companies are able to sell “hemp derived” products nationwide. Even that’s still grey area, with advocates claiming an exception under hemp farming laws and the DEA sending “warning letters” to CBD producers, though not taking any enforcement action. Now that even Coca-Cola is looking into adding a CBD beverage to their lineup, it seems unlikely that the fed will be moving against CBD producers anytime soon.
Good to the Last Drop
A High Times article states that, “Cannabidiol (CBD) is truly one of the most remarkable compounds in the natural world…The more we learn about CBD, the more it seems poised to revolutionize medicine as we know it.” But something seems a bit far fetched about a future where we’re all sipping on CBD Coke that both tastes great and provides revolutionary therapeutic benefits. We have a lot more to learn about the efficacy of different CBD formulations from different sources and the role of THC as a counterpart in its various medical applications. In the meantime, anecdotes suggest that CBD by itself can help with mood and managing pain while being extremely safe. What might not be safe and beneficial, however, are impurities present in products produced or imported for a quick profit, so consumers should consider looking for third party testing results, just like HEMP does for all of the producers we stock.
CBD at HEMP
So, you’re ready to try some CBD? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered at HEMP. Alongside the rotating selection of CBD flower and concentrate strains, you’ll also find high CBD edibles and high CBD topicals on our shelves, like the State’s best selling topical by Fairwinds Cannabis, Flow Gel and Cream. Search for CBD on our online menu, or drop in and ask your budtender for help finding just the right thing. We meticulously select only the highest quality cannabis products available in the state, including CBD offerings specifically formulated to offer relief.
-Scott Yeager for High End Market Place
High End Market Place owners named 40 under 40 by Marijuana Venture Magazine
From MarijuanaVenture.com:
“Morgan Hutchinson and Gareth Kautz were fresh out of college when they won a cannabis retail license in Washington’s lottery. Kautz had just finished up a master’s degree in teaching from Concordia University and Hutchinson had earned her digital technology and culture undergraduate degree from Washington State University Vancouver, but they shifted gears when Washington legalized adult-use cannabis. “I grew up smoking and I’d always said if it were legal, I’d try for a store,” Kautz says. “So we decided to take the risk and we won a license.”
After that, Kautz put more than 20,000 miles on his car, driving around Clark County trying to find a location for the shop, before finally finding a willing landlord in uptown Vancouver. In January 2015, Kautz and Hutchinson opened the High End Market Place, also known as HEMP.
“Through that process we really learned how to do a lot of things ourselves,” Hutchinson says. “You have to have the motivation to want to learn in this industry. We really approached it knowing the regulatory environment would be difficult, but also knowing we could learn the process.”
To set their shop apart, the co-owners dedicated the company to customer safety by personally vetting all the products HEMP carries. That takes a lot of driving to grow sites around the state, but it’s paid off in customer satisfaction, Kautz says.
“We go and visit every single grow, and I make sure we inspect how they grow,” he says. “We want to know the people behind the products. I think that’s the best way to tell who you should get into business with.”
HEMP often sends products from its shelves for further testing, just to be certain they don’t contain pesticides or microbial contaminants. HEMP was also the first cannabis business to join the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Hutchinson, who previously worked part-time at the Chamber, was able to break down some of the stigma surrounding cannabis in her time there. It also helped normalize the industry within the city’s business community.
“Because I saw the way things worked in there, and I saw the opportunity for us as a small business. … The Chamber was one of the first to consider us in the cannabis industry as professional businesses,” Hutchinson says. “And for them to jump on so early I think was really important — not just for us, but for all the cannabis businesses in our city.”
THANK YOU to Marijuana Venture Magazine for including us in this year’s 40 under 40 and for doing everything you can to move the industry forward!
New Skörd Strain Launch / May 2019 Vendor Showcase / Father’s Day
New Skörd strain launches at High End Market Place May 3rd! Try Christmas Cookies by Skörd today!
About Skörd Marijuana: We are cannabis purists, cultivating the best and cleanest product possible. Every decision we make is guided by this philosophy: from our growing methodology, to how we craft our concentrates, to why we hand trim.
Our work is our art. And art is an achievement.
We’re super excited to invite our good friends from Skörd Marijuana into the HEMP house for a grower showcase on May 3rd from 3-6pm. We’re offering 20% off all Skörd cannabis products during the event including their top shelf flower, concentrates and joints. PLUS we’re launching their newest strain, Christmas Cookies. We are continually blown away by the quality and standards Skörd puts out, and are stoked to be one of their premier retail partners in the Pacific Northwest.
From the Skörd Marijuana website: “We are cannabis purists, cultivating the best and cleanest product possible. Every decision we make is guided by this philosophy: from our growing methodology, to how we craft our concentrates, to why we hand trim.”
Find out more about these Craft Cannabis Growers right here in Clark County, Washington by visiting: iskord.com
Edible and Grower Showcase: Fairwinds Cannabis
Friday, May 10th, 3-6pm / 20% off All Fairwinds products
“Fairwinds was founded on the principle of bringing cutting-edge cultivating technology, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and proven ancient herbal traditions into the forefront of the cannabis industry. Our mission is to produce a diverse line of the most effective natural cannabis products.
Our team of food scientists, chemists, biologists, engineers, and naturopaths, is complimented by independent MDs, NDs, and clinical laboratories. Together we create effective, safe, and proven products – supported by ancient wisdom, modern clinical studies, and real science.
Fairwinds is committed to supporting the healthy use of cannabis, to empower overall wellness.” For more information go to https://fairwindscannabis.com/
Infused Beverage / Edibles Showcase: Tarukino, makers of the very popular Utopia sparkling waters, Happy Apple and their newest release Major
Friday, May 17th, 3-6pm / 20% off All Cannabis Infused drinks by Tarukino
“Tarukino™ is a technology driven group of innovators creating surprisingly delightful, cannabis infused products for those in search of something better.” For more information go to www.tarukino.com
Grower Showcase: Ketura Cannabis
Friday, May 24th, 3-6pm / 20% off All Ketura Cannabis products
From Four-TwentyFriendly.com : “Ketura Cannabis Company, was introduced to the legal cannabis market in late 2017. Although relatively new to the market, they came in with a bang and Grease Monkey, Grape Cheese, and Primus have become instant favorites!! Their product is consistent, high quality, and clean. With over 45 years of combined cultivation experience, excellence and quality is a top priority and it shows. Beautiful black and gold packaging is only topped by the showy bud inside. Ketura is an indoor grow, with pressurized rooms and pesticide free.” For more information about our valued partner Ketura Cannabis, go to keturacannabis.com
Glass & Paraphernalia Showcase: HEMP Merch
Friday, May 31st, 3-6pm / Check back for deals on Glass and other merch!
For more information about our valued partner HEMP Merch, go to highendmerchandise.com
Father’s Day Cannabis Specials at High End Market Place
Celebrate with Cannabis Specials for 420 at High End Market Place
We’re so excited to host our 4th annual 4/20 house party at High End Market Place! We’ll have cannabis specials in every category, as well as a vendor showcase featuring several of our cannabis producers including Fairwinds, Indoor Sunshine, Doghouse, and Smokiez! We’ll also have our glass purchaser Anton on hand with High End Merchandise to answer questions about our glass and paraphernalia selection! Read a little bit about each of our partners below, and don’t forget to sign up today for our text campaign to get cannabis specials by text! Text “HEMP” to 360-998-1998.
Fairwinds Cannabis: 2:30pm- 5:30pm “Fairwinds was established in 2014 with the commitment to introduce highly-engineered nutraceutical cannabis wellness products to the Washington recreational market. Using advanced, world-class cannabis cultivation and processing technologies alongside unique eastern medicine philosophies and formulations, the company aspired to redefine the way society approaches health and wellness. Since its origins, Fairwinds has consistently pushed for higher standards in cultivation and processing to provide the most effective and safe product for its customers.”
DogHouse Cannabis: DogHouse Cannabis is a tier 3 producer located in Vancouver, WA. They’re gonna drop in during the day, so stay tuned for more info!
Smokiez Edibles: 11:00am- 2:00pm Smokiez is committed to processing the highest quality edibles in the Pacific Northwest in addition to making positive contributions to the industry at large! They process only the highest quality cannabis in their edibles, and have several options including high THC and high CBD edibles.
Indoor Sunshine: “Indoor Sunshine is a licensed I-502 compliant cannabis cultivator and processor. We are a Tier III indoor facility located in Vancouver, WA just across the Columbia River from Portland. We produce quality cannabis products including our premium flower, concentrates, full-flower pre-rolls and more. Our mission is to showcase the talent in our facility to be able to collaborate years of cannabis experience and passion into what we do every day. As discerning consumers ourselves our product is a direct reflection of the hard work that it takes to cultivate quality cannabis. Our products are available to adults age 21 and over through our partner retailers throughout Washington state. Head to our Vendor tab to see locations near you!”
High End Market Place is now a Clark County Green Business
Vancouver, WA: High End Market Place, a medical and recreational cannabis dispensary, is proud to announce that they are now a Certified Clark County Green Business! The certification assesses many business practices both for environmental and community impact including: energy and water usage, waste and recycling, and community and employee engagement. To become certified, High End was required to meet a minimum of six assessment areas, and be committed to implement goals to maintain and improve upon the standards laid out in the program. Three goals High End Market Place is committed to accomplishing in 2019 including: reducing paper usage by 30% and switching to post consumer recycled paper, join forces with local non-profit the Watershed Alliance to volunteer at three community events, and continue to partner with cannabis producers/processors who use environmentally safe products when it comes to growing/processing and packaging.
“We are so excited to be recognized for our responsible practices- both within environmental impact standards and in regards to our community/employee engagement,” co-owner Morgan Hutchinson explains, “it is becoming increasingly vital for businesses, both large and small, to raise our standards and become more conscious of our influence and footprint. There is so much attention on this new and emerging cannabis industry, and we want to make sure we are doing all we can to be a positive example of healthy and informed practices. We have very high standards when it comes to all levels of how we operate including who we choose to partner with- and we see this as a natural and necessary step toward further positive business development.”
A little history of High End Market Place: High End Market Place (H.E.M.P.) opened their doors in 2015 and is located at 1906 Broadway in Uptown Village. H.E.M.P. is focused on offering ethically sourced cannabis products to both the recreational and medical markets in Washington State. High End Market Place is proud to be one of the first licensed medical dispensaries by the Washington State Department of Health in 2016, and has trained medical consultants on staff at all times. High End Market Place was the first cannabis business to become members of many community and civic organizations in order to educate and inform about cannabis and the impacts of this emerging and influential new industry. In 2016, they were honored to receive the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious “Start up to Watch” award. High End continues to be heavily involved in the local community as well as being a statewide leader in responsible business practices. More at: https://highendmarketplace.com/
About the The Clark County Green Business Program: The program recognizes businesses for environmental excellence through onsite assistance and verification of green business practices. The program provides an environmental assessment, resources, and assistance to businesses seeking a structured approach to implementing green initiatives and measuring results.Our businesses demonstrate that going green is not only good for the environment, it is also good for business’s bottom line, improving employee morale, increasing operational efficiency and maintaining a positive public image. For more information or to become a Green Business go to: clarkgreenbiz.com
High End Market Place Celebrates 4 Year Anniversary
Join us the first weekend of February as we celebrate High End Market Place’s 4 year anniversary! We’ll be celebrating with cannabis specials in each category of our menu: Flower, Edibles, Concentrates, High CBD products, Cartridges, Glass, and more.
We are so grateful to continue to serve our community with the cleanest, most responsibly produced cannabis products in the Pacific Northwest. HUGE shoutout to our vendors for their attention to detail, their ethical business standards, and their respect for this amazing plant that helps improve so many lives! Much love also to the HEMP team for making sure each and every person that comes into the shop is well taken care of- we love you guys and are so grateful to have the BEST team around.
Last but not least…thanks to our family and friends whose support has been vital in helping us realize and develop this vision over the last 4 years! WE LOVE YOU!
CHEERS TO 2019 AND ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR!
Much love and gratitude!
P.S.! Some of you may have noticed that our Instagram and Facebook keeps getting deleted. As we try to recover our accounts, please help in supporting us by doing the following:
Go give our new IG a follow: @Highendmarketplace_dispensary
Join our Text Campaign! Text “HEMP” to 360-328-1998
and… share this event with your friends and family!
Top Ten Cannabis Stocking Stuffers & H.E.M.P. Happenings December 2018
Join us December 15th for an Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl and vendor day with Utopia, creators of the finest cannabis infused beverages in the market
Uptown Village Ugly Holiday Sweater Pub Crawl is the opportunity to celebrate the season by showing up at participating businesses in your favorite ugly holiday sweater to receive drink specials and have some fun while pub crawling. It is a free event and is open to anyone 21+. No signups, just show up at one of our locations, get your free map, and choose your route. All locations are within walking distance, and you can win prizes along the way! High End Market Place will be hosting our friends from Vertus/Sorse Cannabis, makers of the very popular cannabis infused sparkling sodas, Happy Apple cannabis infused cider as well as cannabis infused Champagne. The event begins at 4pm, and our friends from Utopia will be here from 4-7pm to sere you non-infused beverages!
Budtender Silus’s Top Ten List of the best Cannabis Stocking Stuffers found at High End Market Place
Get the cannabis lovers in your life the gift that keeps on giving! We have several gift options here that are sure to excite and surprise your Dad, Grandma, or best friend, including vaporizers, pipes, bongs, edibles, flower, infused joints, and of course, the highest quality concentrates and dabs in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s a top ten list that budtender Silus put together for some stocking stuffer ideas for Christmas day!
- Pioneer Squares by Craft Elixirs (in THC and high CBD)
- Truffles by Green Labs (assorted flavors and comes in high CBD)
- Forbidden Fruit joints by CannaOrganix, super dank smelling and good for celebrations
- 1g of Headband flower, a little sativa to keep the mood lifted
- Moxie Mints Seasonal Tin (come in THC and CBD in assorted flavors)
- Hand blown pipe or other paraphernalia by Subliminal Glass
- HEMP Lighter 🙂 Let your family know where to go!
- 1g Raspberry Kush kief by Heavenly Buds
- 1.75oz THC Bodycare Topical by Bodhi High
- 1/2 vape cartridge or any 1g concentrates!
Cannabis culture events at High End Market Place, December 2018
Grower Showcase: DogHouse Farms
Friday, December 7th, 3-6pm / 20% off All DogHouse marijuana products
We’re super excited to host our friends from DogHouse cannabis in the HEMP house the first Friday of December. Join us and save 20% on all DogHouse chronic strains!
About High End Market Place:
Highest Quality Medical + Recreational Cannabis Products
Located in downtown Vancouver, WA off of I-5, High End Market Place is a recreational and medical marijuana dispensary. Here at H.E.M.P. we pride ourselves on offering the cleanest most responsibly produced and processed cannabis products we can find. We’ve visited (and re-visited) each facility that we’ve purchased from to ensure quality and consistency. We are committed to bringing the highest quality recreational marijuana, marijuana infused edibles and drinks, concentrates, oils, and paraphernalia to every customer and patient that walks through our doors. Our team is knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, and we’re dedicated to offering exceptional customer service to help you find the right products.
YOUR PREFERRED MARIJUANA DISPENSARY
At HEMP we proudly serve both recreational and medical customers. In 2016, High End Market Place was the first cannabis dispensary to be licensed under the new WA State Department of Health medical marijuana program. Since then, we have registered thousands of patients, and have given them access to the highest quality, most ethically sourced cannabis products in the market. Our store is truly Vancouver’s one stop for the best Cannabis Dispensary.