William Dolphin

William Dolphin is a Lecturer in the Cannabis Studies Program and a faculty researcher at the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research at California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt. With over 20 years of expertise, he focuses on cannabis science, policy, law, and patient experiences. His work critically examines medicalization, stigma, and societal perceptions of cannabis use.

He has taught at multiple institutions, including San Francisco State University, Rhodes College, Azusa Pacific University, University of Redlands, and UC Berkeley. His peer-review roles span journals like Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, Sociological Inquiry, and Journal of Pain Research.

Research highlights include his award-winning book The Medicalization of Marijuana (2019), which won the 2020 Donald W. Light Award. His recent publications address cannabis and mental health, policy debates, and global migration of cannabis practices. He collaborates frequently with Michelle Newhart, PhD, and other scholars in interdisciplinary research.