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
Pregnant women smoke more cannabis when it’s legal, studies show

As recreational marijuana becomes legalized in many jurisdictions, two recent studies are pointing to an increase in the number of...

May 26, 2020
3 min
News
Will college sports follow the pros on cannabis reform?

It is unlikely that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) will follow the example of professional sports baseball and hockey...

May 25, 2020
4 min
Products
Cannabis storage: 5 options better than a sandwich bag

Most medical cannabis users have a trusted spot in the house where they keep their supply. Back when marijuana was...

May 25, 2020
4 min
News
This summer’s leading cannabis conference goes online

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the closure of countless public events across the world in the past few months, including...

May 24, 2020
3 min
Physiology
Cannabis and sleep: Two specialists talk risks, benefits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYY4uug3fmk Cannabis can be an effective sleep aid, but its efficacy in helping patients get a good night’s sleep must...

May 20, 2020
4 min
Delivery
Is smoking weed bad for your lungs?

Though it may sound counterintuitive to everything we know about smoking cigarettes, inhaling cannabis can actually increase airflow to the...

May 20, 2020
6 min
Products
Home infusion machines: Make edibles the easy way

A relaxing smoke, a topical solution, or a perfectly crafted cannabis cookie — there are all types of ways to...

May 19, 2020
5 min
Treatment
How to get a medical marijuana card online — in minutes

Roughly half of US states that have medical cannabis programs allow telemedicine in one form or another. In some states,...

May 14, 2020
4 min
Products
The best cannabis grow boxes: The easy way to grow your own stash

Cannabis is a medicine, a hobby, a culture, a way to kick back with friends, and a great ice-breaker. But...

May 14, 2020
6 min
Testimonials
‘Cannabis is letting me live longer’

“I’m pretty much out of treatment options at this point,” Kendall said. (Bruce Kendall) Michelle Kendall’s journey as a medical...

May 10, 2020
4 min