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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Research
Cannabis use in pregnancy tied to range of birth problems, study says

Women who used cannabis during pregnancy could be at an increased risk of a variety of adverse maternal and infant...

Jun 28, 2021
3 min
Recipes
How to make cannabis peanut butter

If you’re a peanut butter fan, then there’s really only one George Washington in your book - George Washington Carver....

Jun 27, 2021
5 min
CBD
How to fit CBD products into your alternative health regimen

Hemp and cannabis-derived medications may not be quite as mainstream as apple pie or multivitamins, but the days in which...

Jun 24, 2021
7 min
Recipes
Cannabis fudge recipe

From egg nog to latkes to fruit cake, the winter holidays are full of seasonal treats — and tons of...

Jun 24, 2021
5 min
News
In legal weed states, employees are failing drug tests at record pace

The number of employees testing positive for cannabis has soared over the past decade, especially in states with legal recreational...

Jun 23, 2021
3 min
Physiology
5 foods that can affect your high

Everyone has a favorite album they like to pair with cannabis, a movie they really love to watch when high,...

Jun 20, 2021
8 min
Recipes
Unforgettable edibles: Our 10 favorite cannabis recipes

It’s been a busy year in The Cannigma kitchen. Working from home and working in cannabis are two factors that...

Jun 16, 2021
8 min
CBD
Why organic is so important when it comes to CBD

A simple glance at the CBD products in your local health store or supermarket makes one thing certain - companies...

Jun 16, 2021
7 min
News
‘The most meaningful cannabis reform in decades’: Experts weigh in on new DEA rules

For more than 50 years, if you wanted to do cannabis research in the United States, federal law said you...

Jun 14, 2021
5 min
Research
Why cannabis might make some women sleep worse

Women who regularly use cannabis are more likely to suffer from sleep issues than male cannabis users, a new study...

Jun 13, 2021
4 min