Ben Adlin

Ben is a writer and editor covering cannabis since 2011, including as a senior news editor for Leafly. He is currently senior editor at Marijuana Moment. He lives in Seattle.

Judge Rules Safehouse Philly Can Use Religious Rights Defense Against DOJ

A federal appeals court sided with a nonprofit attempting to open an overdose prevention center (OPC) in Philadelphia, reversing a…

July 29, 2025

Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in Texas, Amid Battles Over Hemp

As lawmakers in Texas weigh whether to criminalize intoxicating hemp products containing any detectable amount of THC, a Texas Democrat…

July 25, 2025

NIDA Says It Halted Research-Cannabis Orders Due to DOGE Directive

Officials at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) say the federal agency’s recent decision to halt its longstanding orders of…

July 21, 2025

Study Supports Creation of Universal Cannabis Aroma and Flavor Wheel

A new scientific review takes a deep dive into the flavors and aromas of marijuana, examining how the plant’s genetic…

July 8, 2025

Michigan Bill Would Legalize Psilocybin for People With PTSD

Michigan Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would exempt adults with post-traumatic stress disorder from state laws against the possession,…

June 27, 2025

Lawsuit Seeking Psilocybin Home-Care in Oregon Permitted to Proceed

More people in Oregon could eventually access legal psilocybin following a new federal court ruling in favor of plaintiffs who…

June 6, 2025

Veterans Want VA to Provide Medical Marijuana: Survey

A new survey of veterans and their families finds that a majority—57 percent—feel the United States Department of Veterans Affairs…

May 19, 2025

Wisconsin Republicans Cut Marijuana Legalization From Governor’s Budget

Republicans in Wisconsin’s legislature cut key provisions from a state budget proposal by Governor Tony Evers (D) on May 8,…

May 9, 2025

AMA: Marijuana Use Up, Problematic Use Down in Canada Post-Legalization

New research published by the American Medical Association finds that while the frequency of marijuana use among adults in Canada…

April 23, 2025

CDC Marijuana Use Report: Edibles, Vaping and Dabbing All on the Rise

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report breaks down federal data on cannabis use among thousands of…

April 14, 2025