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History of Cannabis as Medicine
Cannabis has long been used as a medicine in Asian, African and South American countries. The first evidence of the medicinal use of cannabis is in an herbal published during the reign of the Chinese Emperor Chen Nung 5000 years ago. It was recommended for malaria, constipation, rheumatic pains, ‘absentmindedness’ and ‘female disorders’. I’m neither a doctor nor female, but I’ve lived with both and can confirm with anecdotal evidence that cannabis can be used to treat ‘female disorders’, so Chen Nung was definitely onto something 5000 years ago.
According to “History of Cannabis as a Medicine” by Lester Grinspoon, M.D., in India cannabis has been recommended to quicken the mind, lower fevers, induce sleep, cure dysentery, stimulate appetite, improve digestion, relieve headaches, and cure venereal disease. I’m still not a doctor but that last part doesn’t sound right to me, but I don’t know enough about venereal disease to dispute it.
In the West cannabis did not come into its own as a medicine until the mid-nineteenth century. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, numerous papers were published in Western medical journals recommending it for various illnesses and discomforts. Although during that time period they were also recommending opium and cocaine to treat a wide variety of illness, like the common cold.
In the past 100 years we’ve seen the prohibition and resurgence of medical marijuana in the United States.
· 1914 – Drug use, under the Harrison Act, is officially declared a crime.
· 1937 – By now, 23 states have outlawed marijuana. The government also passes the “Marihuana Tax Act”, making the use of non-medical marijuana illegal. Cannabis was still used in various medical treatments, albeit in controlled forms.
· 1970 – Marijuana was categorized as a Schedule I drug along with more dangerous ones, and was listed as having no accepted medical use. Despite the fact that some early American medical journals had begun listing the medical uses of cannabis, the government restricted any further research.
· 1985 – Marinol, the only US FDA-approved pharmaceutical is introduced and classified as a Schedule II controlled substance.
· 1996 – Patients and advocates turned to the state level for access, passing voter initiatives in California and Arizona that allowed for legal use of cannabis with a doctor’s recommendation. These victories were followed by the passage of similar initiatives in Alaska, Colorado, Maine, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Washington D.C.
· 1999 – Marinol downgraded to a Schedule III controlled substance. Yet cannabis in its natural flower form still remains a Schedule I drug for the foreseeable future.
As of 2017, cannabis still remains a Schedule I drug; along with MDMA, LSD, peyote, quaaludes and heroin these drugs are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. In August 2017 however, the FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder).
WASHINGTON STATE QUALIFYING CONDITIONS
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Washington include:
· Cancer
· HIV/AIDS
· Multiple sclerosis
· Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
· Spasticity disorders
· Intractable pain
· Glaucoma
· Crohn’s disease
· Hepatitis C
· Diseases, including anorexia, which result in nausea, vomiting, wasting, appetite loss, cramping, seizures, muscle spasms, or spasticity
· Chronic renal failure requiring dialysis
· Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
· Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Due to a lack of scientific evidence supporting improved health outcomes from the use of medical marijuana for mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, the Medical Quality Assurance Commission denied requests to add to the list of qualifying conditions. For more information please visit the WA Department of Health and Services.
-KRG
H.E.M.P. Happenings September 2017
New cannabis products and partners at High End Market Place
At High End Market Place, our goal is to offer the most consistent supply of quality cannabis, and cannabis infused products, and since January 2015 we’ve done just that. We’ve sought out the most experienced growers in the recreational marijuana industry, and we’ve worked with several of our i502 partners for over 2 years. In addition to that consistent supply and those solid partnerships, we’re always on the lookout for opportunities to partner with growers or processors that have something that adds value to our menu either because you’ve been asking about it, or we feel the standard of quality matches our mission and excites us. Keep in mind, if you’re ever looking for a specific cannabis product, please let us know and we’ll do our best to find the best of the best for you! Email us here.
Here are a few exciting new HEMP partnerships, and the cannabis products they supply:
Polar Icetracks/Gold Leaf: 6* hash, Gold hash rosin
Double Dutch: Live resin processed by ECC, flower, and pre-rolls
From the Soil: Flower
Windy River Cannabis: Flower and prerolls
Smokiez: Edibles including lozenges and fruit chews
Dogtown Pioneers: Ray’s Lemonade
Pioneer Nuggets: Flower and prerolls, and oil processed by Xtracted
Sunday Sessions featuring live music by jazz artist Extafeelz
Sunday September 24th // 1-4pm // FREE // 21+
We’ve been inviting our community into the HEMP house since April 2015 for our monthly cannabis culture event, Sunday Sessions. Each month, we host a free event where we feature local musicians or artists in performances ranging from live glass blowing to live painting, screen printing or even pumpkin carving. Sunday Sessions at HEMP invites us to check in with our community often, support those around us, and gather to share ideas both about the legal weed industry, medical marijuana and life in general.
About Extafeelz:
Extafeelz, aka Eric Blood has been doing music for over twenty years. He has background in musical theater and vocal jazz, and has played in many different bands and projects over the years ranging from metal to jazz to R&B and beyond. The current project, Extafeelz, is all about getting the most out of a very minimal setup. The focus is on the feel of the music, how it affects the listener, and the groove. He is set to release an album in the spring of 2018.
Find out more on Extafeelz’s Facebook page.
September Featured Artist: Cam Kennedy
Cam Kennedy is a fiber artist making handwoven wall hangings from all natural fibers in the dreamy PNW. She has a focus on creating work with varying texture from fibers sourced locally. She enjoys expanding her art from weaving to other forms of fiber art such as hoops, macrame & knitting.
If you want to see more, please visit Cam’s Etsy page:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/witchwoolandneedle
or like her on Facebook
Cannabis inspires artists of every caliber, and we are beyond excited to have the opportunity to showcase local work by some amazing creators in our area. If you would like to be a featured artist, or are interested in learning more about our involvement in the arts community in downtown Vancouver, WA, please email: marketing@highendmarketplace.com
Upcoming Cannabis Events in the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR area:
Lifted Art
9/16/2017 // 4:20pm-6:30pm // 1920 Broadway Vancouver, WA
Get LIFTED and learn how to make Instagram worthy flower crowns with local florist Brittany Hardcastle! Flower crowns are great for Weddings, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Graduations, and any other celebration!
Vendor Days at High End Market Place
1906 Broadway Vancouver, WA
We are excited to welcome in several of our trusted cannabis partners into the HEMP house for vendor days in September. Join us to get educated on the offerings and products by our friends at NW Wonderland, Pioneer Nuggets, and JV Ranch. Stay tuned for weed deals and promotions associated with each vendor day. Subscribe to our text campaign for more info on deals by texting “HEMPDEALS” to 33222 or sign up for our newsletter on our website’s home page.
Sunday Sessions
9/24/2017 // 1-4pm // 1906 Broadway Vancouver, WA
Join us for live music inside the HEMP house featuring live jazz music by Extafeelz. Our monthly cannabis culture event in downtown Vancouver, WA happens the last Sunday of every month. Free live music at a cannabis dispensary just 10 minutes from downtown Portland, OR.
Lifted Lit
9/30/2017 // 1pm-3pm // 1920 Broadway Vancouver, WA
Get LIFTED and join us for a very unique writing workshop with Clark County Poet Laureate Christopher Luna! Space is limited, $20 suggested donation. Must register to attend.
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.