Ben Hartman

Ben Hartman is a journalist with expertise in all things cannabis, organized crime families, refugees, and everything in between. Originally from Austin, he has reported across the Middle East and is the senior cannabis correspondent at The Cannigma.

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The best online colleges for CBD

Unless you were lost at sea the past five or 10 years, then you’ve surely noticed that lately, CBD seems...

Aug 10, 2021
7 min
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The best online schools for medical cannabis training

With medical marijuana now legal in three dozen states (and counting), it’s only understandable that more and more people are...

Aug 10, 2021
8 min
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How to find low cost, free, and subsidized medical cannabis

In an age of unprecedented variety and quality in cannabis, it’s easy to think we’ve never had it better. But...

Aug 4, 2021
4 min
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Becoming the Kushman: Kyle Kushman shares tips for growing incredible weed

With a green glass bong in hand, Kyle Kushman leans forward on his couch at his home somewhere in LA...

Jul 29, 2021
9 min
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The best pipes for smoking weed in 2026

Joint rollers may swear they twist the most stunning cones, and people who truly love their bongs may treat them...

Jul 25, 2021
11 min
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For vaping, could Basiq be better?

The “Basiq” vaporizer made by KANPEKI poses a compelling proposition for cannabis brands — what if there was a top-of-the-line...

Jul 23, 2021
6 min
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How to roll a blunt

In the 1997 Quentin Tarantino film “Jackie Brown,” there is a scene in which Samuel L. Jackson pays homage to...

Jul 22, 2021
6 min
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What strains are best for migraines? This study may have the answer

If your head is throbbing, you probably wouldn’t think to tie on a headband — but you might want to...

Jul 21, 2021
3 min
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How long do edibles stay good for? Storage tips for edibles

Just like any other food item, there are food safety issues and shelf life to consider with cannabis edibles —...

Jul 21, 2021
5 min
Recipes
THC lemonade recipe: A refreshing cannabis libation

Yield: 6 cups lemonade Prep time: 10-15 minutes if tincture is already made. 24 hours if not. Go straight to...

Jul 19, 2021
6 min