Cannabis
Two Israelis arrested in Cyprus after over 27 kg. of ketamine, other drugs found in apartment
A court on Thursday morning ordered that the two be remanded for eight days for investigative purposes. Their defense attorneys did not object to the police request.
Police seize over 60 kg. of drugs in raids across central Israel
Two children hospitalized in Jerusalem after severe poisoning from THC-infused cannabis candies
Yavne man indicted for running cannabis-growing operation, 423 kg. of drugs found
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.
'Stoneos' cannabis cookies look too much like Oreos, says US FTC
The letters were sent by the FTC and FDA over concern that children may want to try them, including products that could easily be mistaken for Doritos chips and Cheetos cheese-flavored snacks.
Autistic Israeli arrested in Dubai for cannabis possession has been released - report
In Israel, he does have a license to use cannabis, but the same license is not valid in Dubai.
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.
South African 'wooly umbrella' plant could be used to treat pain - Israeli study
The team revealed the series of biochemical steps the plant takes when it makes these compounds and also showed how these steps can be reproduced in the lab.
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
Canonic uses AI to breed new line of THC-heavy cannabis products
The company’s six new products all contain at least 23% THC, a feat made possible thanks to AI-enabled gene selection.
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.
US instructs surgeons to ask patients about cannabis use in new guidelines
regular cannabis use may worsen pain and nausea after surgery and increase the need for opioids, which often become addictive and can kill.