Marijuana
Four Israelis arrested after illegal drugs found on party boat near Greek island
Four Israelis were among eight foreign nationals arrested after Greek authorities found cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, pills, and cash aboard a catamaran near Lefkada.
Over 200 kilograms of drugs seized during police raid on Hod Hasharon plant nursery
At least 27 dead, 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana coast
Haifa drug lab busted as police crack down on networks flooding the market with illegal substances
US Senate democrats roll out draft bill to legalize cannabis
While adult use of cannabis is legal in 18 states, and allowed medically in 37, it remains illegal under US federal law, deterring banks and other businesses from dealing with cannabis companies.
Ministerial committee advances cannabis decriminalization
By the end of September, the government expects Israelis will be able to carry 50 grams of cannabis, or 15 seeds, for recreational use, and reclassify CBD as a food additive.
Father of cannabis celebrates 90th birthday at int'l cannabis conference
The 4-day symposium was held in Jerusalem this year for the first time ever after last year's was canceled due to COVID-19.
Medical cannabis may be effective for young epilepsy patients
Hebrew University team completed the first-ever meta-analysis of pediatric patients treated with medical cannabis
Israeli medical cannabis firm Univo acquires pharmacy Medipharm
The acquisition of Medipharm is a step in Univo's strategy of becoming an independent company with complete control over the production chain of medical cannabis.
Litzman associate suspected of taking bribe from medical cannabis company
The unnamed man was the third associate of Litzman's to be arrested within three days as part of an investigation into a wide-ranging fraud scheme in the health sector.
Israeli microdosing cannabis inhaler receives approval in Canada
The real world data of the trials showed that patients experienced a 90% reduction in adverse effects associated with marijuana use in comparison with other methods such as oil, smoking and vaping
THC tests are unreliable indicators for impaired driving - US Justice Dept
Last month, Israel Police finally selected a test to administer to drivers to measure THC levels after a years-long tender – but the study essentially nullifies its main purpose.
Israelis gather for 10th annual Big Bong Night cannabis protest
This year's protest was marked by the special emphasis on the benefits of medical cannabis products for people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Israeli medical cannabis provider slated to export two tons to Australia
Seach has already begun exporting certain strains to its Australian customer Cannatrek, most recently shipping out 120kg of its "Black" and "Kush-Dan" varieties.