Medical cannabis

Israel's medicinal cannabis policies are about to change. Here's how

Israel's new reforms for medicinal cannabis will remove a lot of the heavy regulations in the sector, making it more accessible and boosting new research.

Can police officers tell when you've smoked marijuana before driving? - study

In addition to their field sobriety tests, the participants took part in a driving simulation.

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What is fibromyalgia, the widespread chronic pain, fatigue condition? - explainer

Many people who suffer from fibromyalgia describe it as a chronic flu, with widespread pain and chronic fatigue.

By WALLA! HEALTH
23/07/2023

Who is entitled to funding for the new medical cannabis insurance benefit?

As part of improving the service for victims of hostilities, the National Insurance has signed a new exclusive agreement with the company Syqe that develops and markets a medical cannabis inhaler.

Accessibility to medical cannabis in Israel to be made easier for some

Until now, to get medical cannabis legally, a patient had to obtain a license with the approval of the ministry or certain doctors who were trained for this.

PROF. RAPHAEL MECHOULAM

Prof. Raphael Mechoulam, father of Israeli cannabis research, dies at 92

The Bulgarian-born scientist will be remembered for his many contributions to the field of medicinal cannabis.

Raphael Mechoulam, Israel’s ‘father of cannabis research,’ dies at 92

Mechoulam is remembered for his contributions to the medical field his foundational role in the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines and the International Cannabinoid Research Society

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
11/03/2023

On a money roll: How did Israel go from hating cannabis to embracing it?

Israelis regularly inhale the most weed per capita anywhere on Earth. Why is everyone united on marijuana use? Follow the money.

By DANIEL BEN-TAL
28/01/2023

Cannabis millionaire sponsors IDF unit for disabled adolescents

The founder of 'Advanced Nutrients' known as Big Mike donated $100,000 to 'adopt' an IDF unit for Disabled soldiers.

Israel's cannabis industry is dismantling itself from within

Until recently, Israel's medical cannabis sector seemed so promising. But one mistake has has eroded this bright future and now the companies are panicking.

By ZELI GREENBERG/WALLA!
06/01/2023
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