The short answer to that question is NO. CBD (cannabidiol) is one of the 85+ compounds in cannabis that many people believe interacts with THC to produce calming, “body high” effects. THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) is the only scientifically-proven psychoactive compound in cannabis. However, there are a lot of people out there who claim that they feel “high” from just using CBD, which is 50-state legal and not classified as a psychoactive substance by the Federal Government. Whether this is a placebo effect or some people are sensitive to CBD in some fashion is up for debate. We can’t settle the debate here, but we can inform you all about CBD shatter. Let us give you some information to help you make the decision whether to try CBD shatter/concentrate with your Dip Devices Dipper, EVRI, Little Dipper, or Lunar.
What is CBD Shatter?
Just like with other cannabis concentrates, manufacturers use an extraction method in order to separate high-CBD resin from cannabis flower. Some manufacturers use solvents, and others use a solvent-free process. Hemp (cannabis ruderalis), a very low-THC and high-CBD species of cannabis, is usually used to make CBD shatter. That’s because the goal of the extraction process is to end up with a high-CBD and near zero-THC concentrate product. CBD “shatter” is a blanket term that we’ll use for CBD concentrates, since lots of CBD concentrates have the consistency of traditional cannabis shatter.
Are There Benefits to Using CBD Shatter?
CBD is heavily used in the medical cannabis community, and with great success. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, CBD has shown to help alleviate some negative effects of cancer treatment, such as nausea and pain. The first CBD-based medication was approved by the FDA in 2018 to treat two rare forms of epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. Since CBD is 50-state legal, many people affected by epilepsy are using CBD without an expensive prescription with positive results.
CBD is also used to combat sleep disorders and insomnia. In 2013, a study in The Journal of Psychopharmacology showed that the administration of CBD increased the total sleep time in an experiment using rats. Have you ever fallen asleep on the couch after having a bit too much Indica concentrate from your Dip Devices electric dab straw or dab pen? If the answer is “yes,” then you know that this experiment would probably have the same outcome on humans!
Many studies have also shown that CBD can help reduce nerve pain from diabetes and also reduce nerve pain and neuropathy in diabetes patients. In 2014, at the Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Summit, CBD was widely recognized as a viable treatment for muscle spasms, even enhancing the effectiveness of other anti-spasm medications. There are also several studies showing that Multiple Sclerosis patients can benefit from CBD use.
Evidence exists showing that CBD can be helpful in treating PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). There are countless underlying causes of PTSD, and lots of different symptoms, such as severe depression and anxiety. Despite the wide-ranging causes and symptoms, in 2018 an academic publication stated that the effects of CBD on memory processing may make CBD a viable supplemental treatment for PTSD.
It doesn’t stop there. The list goes on and on! People still don’t understand a whole lot about CBD, but the proof is in the pudding. We know that CBD is safe to consume, and we know that it has positive effects on lots of mental and physical health issues. Scientists and doctors are still figuring out how the pieces of the puzzle fit together with regard to CBD and how it works in the brain and body, but its health benefits are becoming clearer as time goes on.
CBD Shatter Can Be Recreational Too
Although CBD isn’t recognized as a psychoactive substance, many people using CBD report feeling a sense of calm when using CBD. Some people report lethargy when using CBD, while others report sharpened focus and awareness.
Since CBD and THC are both found in cannabis, combining your CBD shatter with some traditional cannabis concentrate can have a great effect. Often, when creating cannabis concentrates, the CBD is stripped out along with lots of other compounds, like terpenes and other cannabinoids. So adding some CBD into your THC-heavy concentrate might give you a more balanced feeling, since you are adding in CBD that was essentially “lost” during the extraction process. Lots of people add terpenes to their concentrates to enhance the flavor. Adding CBD shatter to your concentrates can enhance potency and alter the effects of your cannabis concentrates as well.
But remember- CBD can affect people differently. Combining CBD shatter with normal concentrate in your Dip Devices wax pen or dab straw can lead to vastly different effects from one person to the next. So whether you’re adding CBD shatter to your cannabis concentrate, or you are consuming CBD shatter on its own, start small and assess how you react.
Why use CBD Shatter?
There are two main reasons that you would start using CBD shatter with your Dip Devices Dipper, EVRI, Little Dipper, or Lunar. The first reason is for medical purposes. Many people use edible CBD products for medical purposes, but using a CBD shatter is more effective. When you use CBD shatter you are getting more bioavailable CBD into your system than with edibles. Also, you will feel the effects very quickly, as opposed to possibly waiting hours with edibles. Those could be hours of pain! CBD shatter has a distinct advantage over edibles with its quick onset. We aren’t making any claims about its effectiveness, but if you are suffering from an ailment that people say might be helped by CBD, think about trying some CBD shatter in your Dip Devices dab straw or dab pen.
The second reason to use CBD shatter is recreationally. Lots of people want to balance out THC-heavy cannabis concentrates which might have less, or practically zero CBD in them. Many people who have enjoyed cannabis for a long time have heard the old story that high-CBD cannabis makes you sit on the couch and gives you a “body high” while low-CBD cannabis might make people a bit hyperactive and nervous. As we’ve said, everybody is different- so you’ll need to find out for yourself what CBD shatter does alongside different THC concentrates. You might find a really nice combination, and discover that you enjoy concentrates a lot more when you use a bit of CBD shatter alongside your standard cannabis concentrate.
Some Final Thoughts About CBD Shatter
CBD shatter is relatively new in the world of cannabis concentrate, but its popularity is growing quickly. There are a lot of people who simply want relief from symptoms of a health condition- and CBD can offer that. There are other people who want to experiment with THC & CBD and find what is right for them. And there are likely countless people in between those two ends of the spectrum. Don’t be afraid to try CBD shatter with your Dip Devices electric dab pen or electric dab straw. Just be aware that even though it’s not declared “psychoactive,” it could have some effects on you. So whether you’re experimenting with CBD shatter for your health or for your enjoyment, start slow and know your tolerance! Bottom line- if you’re a fan of cannabis concentrates, then CBD shatter is something you should definitely think about adding to your stash.