# Investigative Press, Medical Journals & Media Archive: Dr. Benjamin Caplan

> **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637)
> **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com)
> **Canonical URL:** https://cedclinic.com/videos/press-journalism-medical-journals/
> **Published:** 2026-10-09T10:05:39-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2026-10-31T14:39:06-04:00
> **Clinical Summary:** Archive of Dr. Benjamin Caplan's journalism commentary, peer-reviewed medical publications, and investigative media coverage on evidence-based cannabis.

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Table of Contents

- [Investigative Press, Medical Journals & Media ArchiveDr. Benjamin Caplan in National Print, Peer-Reviewed & Investigative Outlets](#Investigative_Press_Medical_Journals_038_Media_ArchiveDr_Benjamin_Caplan_in_National_Print_Peer-Reviewed_038_Investigative_Outlets)[Explore The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook](#Explore_The_Doctor-Approved_Cannabis_Handbook)
- [1. Medical Journals, Healthcare Ethics & Clinical Law](#1_Medical_Journals_Healthcare_Ethics_038_Clinical_Law)[New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)](#New_England_Journal_of_Medicine_NEJM)
- [Medical Economics: Finding Legal Support](#Medical_Economics_Finding_Legal_Support)
- [Medical Economics: Efficient Practice Management](#Medical_Economics_Efficient_Practice_Management)
- [IG Living: Managing Chronic Pain with Cannabis](#IG_Living_Managing_Chronic_Pain_with_Cannabis)
- [PinnacleCare: The Future of Medical Cannabis](#PinnacleCare_The_Future_of_Medical_Cannabis)
- [2. National Investigative & Mainstream Consumer Health](#2_National_Investigative_038_Mainstream_Consumer_Health)[Forbes: All About CBD Isolate](#Forbes_All_About_CBD_Isolate)
- [Forbes: Broad-Spectrum Cannabinoids](#Forbes_Broad-Spectrum_Cannabinoids)
- [Fatherly: All Cannabis Use Can Be Therapeutic](#Fatherly_All_Cannabis_Use_Can_Be_Therapeutic)
- [InsideHook: Cannabis Dependence vs. Addiction](#InsideHook_Cannabis_Dependence_vs_Addiction)
- [InsideHook: Should Runners Smoke Weed?](#InsideHook_Should_Runners_Smoke_Weed)
- [NerdWallet: Medicare & Medical Marijuana](#NerdWallet_Medicare_038_Medical_Marijuana)
- [3. Clinical Science, Neuropsychiatry & Patient Guidance](#3_Clinical_Science_Neuropsychiatry_038_Patient_Guidance)[Leafly: What Causes Cannabis Cottonmouth?](#Leafly_What_Causes_Cannabis_Cottonmouth)
- [Leafly: Secondhand Cannabis Smoke](#Leafly_Secondhand_Cannabis_Smoke)
- [Leafly: Set & Setting in Psychedelics and Cannabis](#Leafly_Set_038_Setting_in_Psychedelics_and_Cannabis)
- [Leafly: Cannabis, PTSD & Memory Extinction](#Leafly_Cannabis_PTSD_038_Memory_Extinction)
- [PsychCentral: Cannabis & Adult ADHD](#PsychCentral_Cannabis_038_Adult_ADHD)
- [4. Quality Control, Contaminants & Legacy Leadership](#4_Quality_Control_Contaminants_038_Legacy_Leadership)[Boston 25 News: Crop Pathogens Threatening MA Growers](#Boston_25_News_Crop_Pathogens_Threatening_MA_Growers)
- [WCAX: Fentanyl Contamination in Illicit Markets](#WCAX_Fentanyl_Contamination_in_Illicit_Markets)
- [Paradise Found: Xylazine in Unregulated Vapes](#Paradise_Found_Xylazine_in_Unregulated_Vapes)
- [Honoring Dr. Raphael Mechoulam’s Legacy](#Honoring_Dr_Raphael_Mechoulam8217s_Legacy)
- [Explore Related Video Channels & Timeline](#Explore_Related_Video_Channels_038_Timeline)[The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook](#The_Doctor-Approved_Cannabis_Handbook)
- [Federal Policy & DEA Rescheduling Hub](#Federal_Policy_038_DEA_Rescheduling_Hub)
- [Master Video Topic Directory (35+ Topics)](#Master_Video_Topic_Directory_35_Topics)
- [The Master Media Timeline (2018–2026)](#The_Master_Media_Timeline_20182026)

# Investigative Press, Medical Journals & Media ArchiveDr. Benjamin Caplan in National Print, Peer-Reviewed & Investigative Outlets

 

Beyond broadcast television, Dr. Benjamin Caplan provides investigative clinical commentary, rigorous scientific analysis, and health policy reporting across top medical journals and major national print outlets. Explore the full curated archive of 20 investigative publications below.

 
 📑 New England Journal of Medicine
 📈 Forbes & Medical Economics
 🔍 20 Curated Investigative Features
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 National Media Leadership Reel: Televised & Print Commentary
 
 Comprehensive Media Retrospective
 
 
 
 
 
 **Media Leadership Overview:** Dr. Benjamin Caplan serves as an accessible bridge between clinical laboratory science and the general public, clarifying complex biochemical nuances for millions across FOX 5 DC, CBS News WBZ, NBC Boston, Forbes, and international scientific press.
 
 

 
 
 
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 Landmark Medical Volume
 

#### Explore The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook

 

Dr. Caplan synthesizes the clinical insights from his extensive investigative journalism and medical research into a single 400-page authoritative handbook published by Penguin Random House.

 [Explore Handbook Channel ↗](/videos/doctor-approved-cannabis-handbook/)
 
 
 
 
 
 Peer-Reviewed & Professional Press
 

## 1. Medical Journals, Healthcare Ethics & Clinical Law

 
 
 
 
 

### New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)

 

Clinical perspective on regulatory transitions, physician ethics, and the role of evidence in emerging botanical medicine.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nue5an6y9_Q9C07bqUy21D6S5zTdzgdB/)
 
 
 
 
 

### Medical Economics: Finding Legal Support

 

How healthcare providers can navigate complex regulatory ambiguity and secure vital legal counsel.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/how-physicians-can-find-the-right-attorney)
 
 
 
 
 

### Medical Economics: Efficient Practice Management

 

Operational leadership, practice scaling, and preparing healthcare teams for high-volume seasons.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/preparing-your-practice-for-an-efficient-flu-season)
 
 
 
 
 

### IG Living: Managing Chronic Pain with Cannabis

 

Comprehensive clinical guide for patients managing autoimmune and neuropathic pain syndromes.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.igliving.com/magazine/articles/IGL_2019-06_AR_Managing-Chronic-Pain-with-Medical-Marijuana.pdf)
 
 
 
 
 

### PinnacleCare: The Future of Medical Cannabis

 

Executive healthcare advisory profile exploring personalized titration algorithms and [patient safety](https://cedclinic.com/cbd-gummies-pain-management/).

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.pinnaclecare.com/highlights/blog/medical-cannabis-dr-ben-caplan)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 National Media Investigations
 

## 2. National Investigative & Mainstream Consumer Health

 
 
 
 
 

### Forbes: All About CBD Isolate

 

Dr. Caplan evaluates single-molecule cannabidiol, isolating clinical efficacy from marketing hype.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.forbes.com/health/body/cbd-isolate/)
 
 
 
 
 

### Forbes: Broad-Spectrum Cannabinoids

 

Analyzing terpene-cannabinoid synergy and how non-THC extracts influence the human [endocannabinoid system](https://cedclinic.com/cbd-gummies-diabetes-management-evidence-safety/).

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.forbes.com/health/body/broad-spectrum-cbd/)
 
 
 
 
 

### Fatherly: All Cannabis Use Can Be Therapeutic

 

Deconstructing the false dichotomy between ‘recreational’ and ‘medicinal’ use from a primary care perspective.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](https://www.fatherly.com/health/doctor-benjamin-caplan-says-all-cannabis-use-can-be-therapeutic-weed-guide)
 
 
 
 
 

### InsideHook: Cannabis Dependence vs. Addiction

 

Crucial psychiatric distinctions between physical habituation, psychological reliance, and clinical substance use disorder.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](https://www.insidehook.com/wellness/weed-more-addictive-cannabis-dependence-research)
 
 
 
 
 

### InsideHook: Should Runners Smoke Weed?

 

Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endurance recovery physiology of cannabinoids in athletic performance.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.insidehook.com/article/health-and-fitness/smoking-weed-bad-runners)
 
 
 
 
 

### NerdWallet: Medicare & Medical Marijuana

 

Analyzing insurance coverage exclusions, patient out-of-pocket costs, and federal policy roadblocks.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/medicare/medicare-medical-marijuana)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Neuropsychiatry & Physiology
 

## 3. Clinical Science, Neuropsychiatry & Patient Guidance

 
 
 
 
 

### Leafly: What Causes Cannabis Cottonmouth?

 

Submandibular salivary gland physiology, CB1/CB2 receptor inhibition, and simple clinical solutions.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.leafly.com/news/health/what-causes-cannabis-cottonmouth)
 
 
 
 
 

### Leafly: Secondhand Cannabis Smoke

 

Toxicological differences between tobacco and cannabis smoke, respiratory risks, and household safety.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.leafly.com/news/health/is-secondhand-cannabis-smoke-harmful)
 
 
 
 
 

### Leafly: Set & Setting in Psychedelics and Cannabis

 

How environmental and psychological states govern neurochemical responses to cannabinoid therapy.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/how-set-and-setting-affect-cannabis-and-psychedelic-experiences)
 
 
 
 
 

### Leafly: Cannabis, PTSD & Memory Extinction

 

How cannabinoids facilitate fear extinction in the amygdala, helping trauma survivors recover.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.leafly.com/news/health/cannabis-ptsd-can-memory-loss-be-good)
 
 
 
 
 

### PsychCentral: Cannabis & Adult ADHD

 

Dopaminergic signaling, executive function, and clinical caveats in self-medicating attentional disorders.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://psychcentral.com/adhd/adhd-and-marijuana)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Consumer Protection & Pathogen Alerts
 

## 4. Quality Control, Contaminants & Legacy Leadership

 
 
 
 
 

### Boston 25 News: Crop Pathogens Threatening MA Growers

 

Viroid and fungal plant epidemics endangering regulated cannabis cultivation and product purity.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.boston25news.com/news/local/plant-disease-threatening-massachusetts-huge-marijuana-growing-industry/TO7UB3OKBVHEDIPDGTUYVRNUJQ/)
 
 
 
 
 

### WCAX: Fentanyl Contamination in Illicit Markets

 

Urgent warnings highlighting why state-regulated lab testing protects patients from lethal adulterants.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://www.wcax.com/2021/12/02/search-warrant-turns-up-more-marijuana-laced-with-fentanyl/)
 
 
 
 
 

### Paradise Found: Xylazine in Unregulated Vapes

 

Toxicological alert regarding veterinary sedatives discovered in black-market vapor cartridges.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](https://paradisefoundor.com/u-k-researchers-report-finding-xylazine-in-illicit-weed-vapes/)
 
 
 
 
 

### Honoring Dr. Raphael Mechoulam’s Legacy

 

Tribute to the father of cannabinoid science and the ongoing mission of clinical discovery.

 
 
 [Read Publication Article ↗](http://cannabisjew.com/how-can-we-honour-dr-mechoulams-legacy/)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Video Network Directory
 

### Explore Related Video Channels & Timeline

 

Continue through our broadcast documentary features, congressional policy analysis, and complete video topic directory.

 
 
 
 
 
 [Penguin Random House
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#### The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook

 

The authoritative clinical guide published by Penguin Random House & BenBella Books, with foreword by Melissa Etheridge and Audible audio masterclasses.

 
 
 
 [Explore Handbook Hub ↗](/videos/doctor-approved-cannabis-handbook/)
 
 
 
 
 
 [Policy & Legal Analysis
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#### Federal Policy & DEA Rescheduling Hub

 

Dr. Caplan analyzes federal reform hearings, Schedule III tax impacts (280E), interstate commerce, and Massachusetts state quota protections.

 
 
 
 [Watch Policy & Legal Hub ↗](/videos/federal-policy-dea-rescheduling/)
 
 
 
 
 
 [Clinical Video Index
 ▶](/videos/topic-index/)
 
 
 

#### Master Video Topic Directory (35+ Topics)

 

Explore our comprehensive clinical video index categorized across chronic pain, cancer survivorship, neurology, dosing guidelines, and regulatory science.

 
 
 
 [Browse All 35+ Topics ↗](/videos/topic-index/)
 
 
 
 
 
 [Complete Media Archive
 ▶](/videos/)
 
 
 

#### The Master Media Timeline (2018–2026)

 

Full chronological continuum assembling televised leadership across FOX 5 DC, CBS News WBZ, NBC Boston, congressional hearings, and Harvard lectures.

 
 
 
 [Explore Master Timeline ↗](/videos/)

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### Verification & Medical Governance

- **Lead Clinical Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD
- **Credentials:** Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM), Founder & CMO CED Clinic & CED Foundation, Author of *The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook* (Penguin Random House).
- **Clinical Scale:** 350,000+ lifetime evaluations overseen; 81,008-patient Real-World Evidence Registry (`~/.ced_rwe_vault.db`); 125,000+ peer-reviewed study literature observatory (`http://localhost:8768/api/explorer/terminal`).
- **License Verification:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts License #240562 (https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/).
- **NPI Registry:** 1962722637 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962722637).
- **Ethics & Data Privacy:** Clinical registry observations adhere strictly to HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification (45 CFR § 164.514(b)) and criteria for secondary research exemption under 45 CFR § 46.104(d)(4).