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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How to Roll a Joint: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

Long before you were prescribed medical marijuana or made that first trip to the dispensary, you probably knew cannabis in...

Jan 14, 2025
10 min
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The 7 best home decarboxylation machines for 2026

If you truly love edibles, then sooner or later, you’re going to start making your own. And if you’re making...

Jan 6, 2025
6 min
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The top 7 things to know when cooking with cannabis

Food and cannabis combine so many of the greatest experiences that life can offer - spending time with loved ones,...

Nov 20, 2024
6 min
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Cannabis topicals — what are they and do they work?

Cannabis topicals are a method of cannabis administration that uses the endocannabinoid receptors in your skin. These products are easily...

Nov 2, 2024
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What is hash and how do you make it?

Hashish or just hash, is a potent cannabis concentrate made by extracting the resin from cannabis plants and working and...

Oct 7, 2024
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What to add to your spliff instead of tobacco

A spliff of perfectly cured cannabis flower mixed with some tobacco can feel great, but comes at the cost of...

Sep 29, 2024
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How to make weed infused hot cocoa

Delicious, relaxing, smooth, and sure to put a smile on your face no matter what the weather’s like outside -...

Sep 17, 2024
6 min
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The best joint rollers in 2026

Rolling a joint isn’t an especially complex science, but it can still be pretty tricky, especially if it’s your first...

Aug 1, 2024
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10 cultural masterpieces we have thanks to weed

It’s a nug of cannabis conventional wisdom that’s as old as time: Getting high makes you more creative, insightful, and...

Jul 28, 2024
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Research
Can you smoke weed before surgery?

Chronic and occasional cannabis users are at no greater risk of complications from anesthesia, according to a new study published...

Jul 7, 2024
4 min