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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Will cannabis soon have molecular ‘tags’ to trace its origins?

The world of cannabis has never been one of black and white margins and clear, rigorous, or universal standards. Only...

Jul 28, 2020
5 min
News
FDA proposes cannabis research guidelines — just no THC

The US Food and Drug Administration is working on guidance for cannabis research and the production of cannabis-derived medications in...

Jul 26, 2020
2 min
News
Fighting COVID-19 with cannabis: Where the research stands

As the world waits for a vaccine that could lift the pandemic’s grip on daily life and the global economy,...

Jul 22, 2020
3 min
Plant
The 5 best marijuana growing guides online

Just about anyone who has spent much time consuming cannabis, either recreationally or medically, has had the same thought: What...

Jul 21, 2020
5 min
Research
Common cream could provide relief for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, study finds

A popular ointment used to relieve muscle pain could also provide relief for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, according to a recent...

Jul 20, 2020
2 min
Research
Cannabis can have antidepressant effects — in the short term, study finds

Countless people turn to cannabis to help relieve stress, ease anxiety, or just put a smile on their face in...

Jul 19, 2020
3 min
Physiology
5 ways you didn’t know marijuana can affect your body

Cannabis can be a relaxing break at the end of the day, a hobby to share with friends, and a...

Jul 14, 2020
5 min
News
Marijuana dispensary questions: Tips for your first visit

Anyone who has ever been in a big box retail store knows the feeling — sometimes too much selection, can...

Jul 13, 2020
6 min
Treatment
6 facts seniors should know about cannabis

Many people tried cannabis once or twice when they were in their younger days and then took a long hiatus...

Jul 9, 2020
6 min
Treatment
5 cannabis facts for your grandparents

When you think of cannabis, chances are you don’t picture your grandma or grandpa sitting on their plastic-wrapped couch passing...

Jul 7, 2020
6 min