Benjamin M. Adams

Salt Lake City

Editor and Journalist at Freelance

Contributor at Forbes

Editor and journalist. Words in: Forbes, Vice, HuffPost, The Advocate, Culture, and many more.

Articles

Map Shows One In Four Continental U.S. Tribes Work In Cannabis Or Hemp

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) released the first-ever map of Tribal cannabis and hemp programs, completed in collaboration with Vicente LLP. The map shops the true extent of involvement that federally recognized Tribes have carved out in the cannabis and hemp industries. According to the announcement, 52 Tribal communities currently run federally approved hemp cultivation operations.
Medical Cannabis Vape Products Outsold Flower In Utah. Here’s Why

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

In nearly every state with a medical cannabis market in place, flower is king, but monthly reports indicate that vape cartridges and pens in Utah are outpacing flower sales. In April, the most recent data available, over 47% of medicated product sales were vape products, compared to about 32% for flower. The state monitors medical cannabis sales activity closely: Utah’s seed-to-sale tracking system, Leaf Data Systems, was developed by Akerna Corp., a company formed by merging MJ Freeway and MTech.
Clinicians Invited To Explore Breakthroughs In Psychedelics At PS2025

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

Psychedelic Science 2025 (PS2025) is inviting trauma therapists and other mental health professionals to attend its upcoming conference, which is designed for licensed clinicians. The event aims to inform attendees about psychedelic-assisted therapy modalities and other therapeutic tools, offering opportunities to engage with the latest research from leading experts in the field.
Study: Psychedelics Disrupt Brain-Immune Signals That Promote Fear

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Benjamin M. Adams

5 hours agoPsilocybin Shows Promise for Parkinson’s Mood and Motor SymptomsA new pilot study reveals that psilocybin—the compound found in psychedelic mushrooms—may significantly improve mood, cognition, and motor function …5 hours agoNew Mom Shows Why Talking to Your Baby Is CrucialVideo Short Play Video Read More Should you tell your newborn how your day is going, or ask their opinion on a dress you’re thinking of buying?
Study: Psychedelics Disrupt Brain-Immune Signals That Promote Fear

1 month ago | forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

Could the benefits of psychedelics go beyond the brain and impact the immune system? New research suggests an unexpected potential advantage of psychedelics is emerging. Fear and the immune system could be connected in unexpected ways. Researchers at Mass General Brigham, in affiliation with Harvard Medical School, found that the immune system influences stress and fear behaviors by altering how brain cells communicate.
University Of Mississippi To Lead National Cannabis Resource Center

1 month ago | forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

The University of Mississippi (UM) announced last week that it will operate the new Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (R3CR), with a goal to promote cannabis research. The center is supported by a grant partnership led by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
Most Cannabis Consumers Now Aim For Healthier ‘Munchies,’ Survey Shows

1 month ago | forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

Nearly two-thirds of respondents in a new nationwide survey said they are trying to choose healthier options when they get the “munchies”—an increased appetite, often for high-calorie or palatable foods”—after consuming cannabis. It sheds light on snacking habits and nutrition goals. The survey was conducted by CBD Oracle, a cannabis consumer research company that delivers data-driven reports on product safety, public perception, and behaviors. The results were announced last week.
Poll: Half Of Cannabis Consumers’ Intake Increased After Trump Elected

1 month ago | forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

Four months into the Trump administration, recent executive actions may be influencing how people consume, choose, and grow cannabis. In a new poll asking a variety of questions about consumer safety, 50% of participants said that the new presidential administration will lead them to consume more cannabis than they did before. The poll surveyed American adults 21 and older, and was conducted online from March 13-17 by The Harris Poll on behalf of Royal Queen Seeds.
Child-Resistant Cigarette Box Aims To Make Cannabis Pre-Rolls Safer

2 months ago | forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

A child getting into cannabis is something every parent wants to avoid, but a new, reliable solution can help make these products safer: a child-resistant cigarette box that is difficult to force or tear open, making it ideal for cannabis pre-rolls. While no one wants children to access any type of cigarette, cannabis pre-rolls create an even greater need for effective, safe packaging. Unlike standard child-resistant lids, bags, and canisters made of plastic, it’s made of sustainable materials.
Psychedelic Mushroom Market To Surpass $3.3B By 2031, Report Predicts

2 months ago | forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

The use of psychedelic mushrooms is on the rise, and a new report confirms the expansion of the market with growing interest in psilocybin and its potential applications in therapy. Persistence Market Research announced its report on Monday. The findings show that the global psychedelic mushrooms market is on a rapid growth trajectory. The projection is based primarily on products made from three genera of mushrooms—Psilocybe, Gymnopilus, and Panaeolus—which produce psilocybin and psilocin.