Tag: cannabis
Two Children Hospitalized After Eating Cannabis Cookies
According to the mother, the children ate the cookies by mistake.
Israeli Police Discover 3,500-Year-Old Antiquities During Drug Bust
Also seized by the police were 60 cannabis seedlings and four kilos of a drug presumed to be marijuana.
In First, Israel Exports Cannabis Seeds to US
Israel has been exporting medical cannabis for several years.
11% of Israel’s Youth Have Admitted to Using Drugs
Only 5% of the youth admitted to using drugs in 2014.
Hebrew U Reveals Impact of Medical Marijuana on Children
Matok and his team found that medical cannabis is particularly successful at treating severe epilepsy and chemotherapy’s pernicious side effects.
Israel Research Finds Cannabis Reduces Blood Pressure in Older Adults
The study is the first of its kind to focus on the effect of cannabis on blood pressure, heart rate, and metabolic parameters in adults aged 60 and above with hypertension.
Report: Housebound Israelis Smoke 30% More Cigarettes, 35% More Weed
21.1% reported a decrease in sleep quality; 28.6% reported that their weight had increased; and 28.6% reported that they smoked more.
Hezbollah Loses Tons of Hashish in Second Smuggling Failure
Hezbollah controls the majority of cannabis plantations across Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and the government is unable to do much about it.
Haifa U Study: Cognitive Function Same in Elderly Patients With & Without Cannabis
“A growing number of elderly people have been using cannabis in recent years to treat pain."
Likud, Blue and White to Work Toward Decriminalizing Cannabis
Legislation to be advanced “as soon as possible” to make it easier for patients to get access to medical marijuana and easier for growers to obtain licenses.
Israel’s CannoMed to Export 10 Tons of Medical Cannabis Annually to Europe
The new Israeli CannoMed is building the country’s largest indoor facility that will grow and export 10 tons of medical cannabis to Europe per year.
Israel Moving Forward with Exports of Medical Cannabis
Ten farms, five factories with Health Ministry approval • Companies already closing deals with buyers in Europe and Canada.
Israeli Hospital Testing Effect of Cannabis Extract on Coronavirus Patients
The study is investigating whether if cannabidiol can slow down the inflammatory process that accompanies the deterioration of severe Coronavirus patients and alleviate the symptoms of the disease.
Netanyahu Requests Pardon for Naama Issachar from Russia’s President Vladimir Putin
Both Netanyahu and Rivlin have also personally appealed separately to Putin on the young tourist's behalf.
Turns Out Feiglin Did Meet Bibi to Discuss Dropping Out of Race
On Tuesday, Feiglin and many pro-cannabis advocates participated in the funeral of an activist whose fight against cancer was defeated by the severe cuts in her government supply of medical cannabis.
Hezbollah Peddling Drugs to Teens in Syria, Locals Joining the Drug Dealing Bandwagon
Cannabis and cannabis products are the primary product being sold to kids in Syria by the Hezbollah drug network.
WATCH: Massive Cannabis Plantation Put Out of Business Near Be’er Sheva
“Ben Gurion’s vision of a flowering Negev will be better served through wholesome, legal agricultural projects.”
Israeli Ministries Fighting Substance Abuse on International Day Against Drug Abuse
Data published by Israel’s Labor and Social Services Ministry show that 3,989 youth were treated for alcohol and substance abuse in 2018.
Israel Police to Enact Cannabis Decriminalization Tonight
A first-time offender will be fined up to 1,000 shekel ($275), without a criminal record.
Israeli Research Finds Cannabis Can Ease Symptoms of Autism
Cannabis administered as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders appears to be well-tolerated, and can serve as a safe and effective option to relieve symptoms including seizures, tics, depression, restlessness and rage attacks for patients under the age of 18.
Two Israeli High Tech Pioneers Partner on First Auto-Grow Device for Medical Cannabis
Through their new partnership, Cannabics and Seedo will develop the first controlled device for growing medical cannabis at home.
Knesset Decriminalizes Private Use of Cannabis
The bill was approved by a vote of 41-1, with one abstention.
Suspects Held in Beitar Illit Marijuana Growing Operation
Police seized about 50 adult marijuana plants, fertilizer products, fans, transformers, air conditioners and lighting equipment during their search.
Knesset Committee Ratifies Cannabis Decriminalization
The proposal reduces penalties for illegal marijuana use from possible imprisonment to only civil fines.
Camel Leopard & Cannabis Oil – Israel On My Mind [audio]
Fun stuff, plus a new world record!
Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Moves Through Knesset Committee
The law will not apply to minors under 18, soldiers and persons with previous cannabis or criminal convictions.
Israeli Farmers, Nurseries Clamoring for Cannabis Permits
The Knesset is considering legislation to allow Israel to export medical marijuana. Ministers estimate sales of the product could inject as much as $1.1 billion into the Israeli economy.
NY Gov Cuomo Signs Bill Approving Medical Marijuana to Treat PTSD
"If there are veterans that are suffering and we can make a treatment available, we want to."
TAU Study Links Cannabis Use in Adolescence to Schizophrenia
"Those who have psychiatric disorders in their families should bear in mind that they're playing with fire if they smoke pot during adolescence."
The ‘High’ of a Good Night’s Sleep
"Close to 20 percent of the population in the West suffer from insomnia."