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 kief boxes (pollen sifter box) to buy in 2026

Arguably, one of the great joys of cannabis happens before you smoke. Holding a bud between your fingers, gazing at...

May 4, 2025
8 min
Physiology
Why cannabis can make your heart race

One of the most common unwanted side effects of cannabis, a spike in heart rate, also happens to be one...

Mar 29, 2025
8 min
Treatment
Medical cannabis 101: A beginner’s guide

For decades, marijuana was known as an illegal drug and a subculture of its own, far from the mainstream. In...

Mar 26, 2025
7 min
CBD
The 8 easiest cannabis seeds to grow

The thought has crossed the mind of most cannabis patients at least once: What if I just grew my own?...

Mar 9, 2025
6 min
News
The ‘other’ way cannabis can help treat cancer

Physicians still don’t have enough evidence on the anti-tumor effect of cannabis, says Dr. Artur Aguiar, a radiation oncologist and...

Feb 28, 2025
3 min
Delivery
What is dabbing and how do you dab?

A well-rolled joint that pulls just right, a pan of strong, delicious brownies, or a locomotive bong hit that leaves...

Feb 16, 2025
7 min
Plant
6 medicinal plants that pharmaceuticals can’t replace

Modern pharmaceuticals — based on rigorous, peer-reviewed research and state-of-the-art developmental methods — make up the vast majority of the...

Feb 5, 2025
6 min
Plant
What is kief and what should you do with it?

If you’ve ever looked at a bud of premium cannabis up close, you’ve seen the dusting of sugary crystals across...

Feb 4, 2025
8 min
News
Working out high: Is cannabis good for exercise?

It’s a lovely morning somewhere in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, and Jon Kennedy has one last step...

Jan 31, 2025
10 min
Products
The best dab rigs under $100

Even if you’re more the joint or THC gummy type, there’s a lot to love about dabbing. It may not...

Jan 27, 2025
9 min