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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Cannabis and coronavirus: Tips and myths

The new coronavirus outbreak is already taking a major toll on the cannabis industry and cannabis trade events. Individual marijuana users should...

Mar 9, 2020
3 min
Research
Women are less likely to smoke cannabis, more likely to abuse it

Women who use cannabis are more likely than men to abuse it, and they take significantly less time to transition...

Mar 1, 2020
4 min
Treatment
The top 5 reasons people use medical marijuana

There are dozens of medical conditions which qualify patients for medical marijuana licenses in the United States, as long as...

Feb 27, 2020
2 min
News
More older Americans using cannabis since legalization, study finds

Legalization of marijuana has contributed to a 75% relative increase in cannabis use among Americans over the age of 65,...

Feb 26, 2020
2 min
News
FDA says it supports development of cannabis medicines

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) supports a regulated, well-researched avenue for the development of drugs derived from...

Feb 25, 2020
2 min
Plant
Can cannabis help save the bees?

Hemp could be a vital life line for bee populations struggling in nutrient scarce environments, and can support at least...

Feb 23, 2020
2 min
News
Trump opposes cannabis legalization, spokesperson says

President Donald Trump does not want to end federal laws banning cannabis, and believes they are necessary to keep minors...

Feb 20, 2020
2 min
Plant
Is it OK to smoke moldy weed?

You may be a fun guy, but that doesn’t mean that you want any fungi on your weed. We apologize...

Feb 17, 2020
4 min
News
Does holding cannabis smoke in longer make a difference?

It’s conventional wisdom that’s been passed down for generations and is accepted as de facto gospel among marijuana smokers —...

Feb 12, 2020
5 min
Research
A cannabis baby boom?

While various myths and stereotypes might suggest that frequent marijuana use can make people everything from sterile to lazy or...

Feb 10, 2020
3 min