Ryan Basen

A writer living in Washington, DC, Ryan Basen covered medical cannabis, sports medicine and health policy for MedPage Today. He has also written for the Charlotte Observer, the Washington Post and the New York Times.

Most popular articles

‘Cellular Agriculture’ Could Be the Future of Cannabis

Ryan Basen – January 14, 2018

Cellular agriculture uses genetic modification to craft products with specific cannabinoids. It could be tailored to treat medical conditions and serve legal markets with reliable ingredients. Read more

Study Finds CBD Drug Epidiolex Reduces Seizures by 42%

Ryan Basen – May 16, 2018

High daily doses of CBD significantly reduced seizures in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Read more

THCA Shows Promise for Huntington’s Disease, Study Finds

Ryan Basen – October 2, 2017

In animal studies, researchers found the THC precursor reduced inflammation and served as a neuroprotectant. Read more

Congress Will Pass Legalization Bills Next Year, Lawmakers Say

Ryan Basen – September 7, 2018

Congress members Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and David Joyce (R-OH) agree on one thing: Cannabis will move next year. Read more

Study Finds Epilepsy Patients Feel Better After Daily CBD Regimen

Ryan Basen – December 12, 2017

Patients consumed CBD daily, dosed to their weight. More reported feeling better at the end of one year. Read more

Articles contributed to Leafly (by most recent)

Which Is More Potent, Vaping Cannabis or Smoking a Joint?

Ryan Basen – January 28, 2019

A recent study found that vaping delivers more pronounced effects than an old-fashioned joint. Read more

Congress Will Pass Legalization Bills Next Year, Lawmakers Say

Ryan Basen – September 7, 2018

Congress members Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and David Joyce (R-OH) agree on one thing: Cannabis will move next year. Read more

Study Finds CBD Drug Epidiolex Reduces Seizures by 42%

Ryan Basen – May 16, 2018

High daily doses of CBD significantly reduced seizures in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Read more

‘Cellular Agriculture’ Could Be the Future of Cannabis

Ryan Basen – January 14, 2018

Study Finds Epilepsy Patients Feel Better After Daily CBD Regimen

Ryan Basen – December 12, 2017

Patients consumed CBD daily, dosed to their weight. More reported feeling better at the end of one year. Read more

How Zendo Training Taught Me To Calm Freaked-Out Festival Fans

Ryan Basen – November 30, 2017

When festival-goers fall into a bad trip, volunteers with the Zendo Project are there to protect them from harm. I sat in on a training session. Read more

NIDA Study Finds Underage Cannabis Use Alters Brain Connectivity

Ryan Basen – November 27, 2017

Consumers who began after age 21 exhibited the same connectivity as non-consumers. Read more

Ex-Surgeon General, SAMHSA Director Call for Federal Legalization

Ryan Basen – October 20, 2017

A newly formed group of physicians believe “organized medicine” should be open to federally legalizing and regulating cannabis. Read more