Cannabis
Yavne man indicted for running cannabis-growing operation, 423 kg. of drugs found
During a raid, Israel Police also seized documents, thousands of shekels in cash, and extensive equipment allegedly used to cultivate the cannabis.
Over 200 kilograms of drugs seized during police raid on Hod Hasharon plant nursery
Haifa drug lab busted as police crack down on networks flooding the market with illegal substances
Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds
Herzog, Sa'ar call on convicted cannabis users to request clemency
The President and Justice Minister are working to decriminalize the personal use of cannabis and make it an administrative offense as part of a broader push to reform Israel's penal system.
Israel will remove CBD from Dangerous Drug Ordinance
CBD, the second-most prevalent active ingredient in marijuana, will now be imported into Israel but will not be used in food, supplements or cosmetics.
Marijuana for trauma: Report shows positive effects of medical cannabis
An Israeli medical center and cannabis producer are making a joint effort to report weed’s benefits.
Sa'ar drafts decriminalization of cannabis plan
The justice minister's new bill aims to make cannabis offenses punishable by a NIS 1,000 fine on each occurrence.
Sa'ar drafts decriminalization of cannabis plan
Justice Minister Gidon Sa'ar's new bill aims to make cannabis offenses punishable by a NIS 1,000 fine on each occurrence.
Israeli-Canadian company makes leap in medical treatment with CBD
A major roadblock for the CBD pharmaceutical field has been smashed by Israeli-Canadian company Innocan Pharma.
Is weed bad for you? Brain function could be impacted when sober - study
Cannabis has numerous positive qualities and is often prescribed as a medication. But residual effects can impact cognitive function even when one sobers up.
Can weed stop COVID-19? Two hemp compounds might - study
Compounds found in cannabis sativa seem to target the coronavirus spike protein, its main method of infection.
Israeli company to develop plant-based cancer treatment
A collaboration between the Israeli company Cannabotech and Haifa University researchers may lead to an improved method for killing pancreatic and colon cancer cells.
Israeli company wins license to develop plant-based cancer treatment
The company recently reported that one of its products assisted in killing breast cancer cells by up to six times the amount of current treatments.
