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Cannabis could treat traumatic brain injury, Israeli researchers say - Cannabis News

Hebrew University team finds that cannabinoid compounds help recovery in rats, possibly opening door for clinical trials.

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Maine's marijuana market keeps growing, sets sales record in June

PUEBLO — If the United States stopped viewing CBD as an illegal substance, it would unlock the marijuana compound’s immense potential as medicine, the “father of cannabis research” said Saturday.

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As Canada reopens to U.S. citizens, marijuana not welcome

PUEBLO — If the United States stopped viewing CBD as an illegal substance, it would unlock the marijuana compound’s immense potential as medicine, the “father of cannabis research” said Saturday.

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Child accused of passing out Marijuana Candy in School

There is anecdotal evidence that marijuana’s main non-psychoactive compound — cannabidiol or CBD — helps autistic children in ways no other medication has.

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2 Marijuana Stocks For Your Monday Watchlist

First-time offenders will face $270 fine if caught using marijuana in a public place, but criminal charges will only be brought if person re-offends four times.

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Washington, D.C. Council Chairman Introduces Cannabis Legislation

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan announces support for new policy for enforcing marijuana use, which favors fines and educational initiatives, with criminal prosecution only as a last resort.

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Mike Tyson’s curious metamorphosis continues with foray into the Cannabis Business

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam laid the scientific foundation upon which all modern cannabis knowledge is built.

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Mike Tyson and Ric Flair tag-team the cannabis space and wait, is that Evander Holyfield?

With its government’s approval, Israel has been a pioneer in medical cannabis research and development for more than 50 years.

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Canberra becomes the first city in Australia to legalize marijuana - Cannabis News

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel on Sunday announced that Israel would begin exporting medical marijuana abroad, weeks after the government approved measures to make medical cannabis more easily accessible to patients in Israel.

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Medical marijuana bill advances in NC Senate. What’s needed for it to become law?

After some success in using substance to treat epileptics, researchers to check effect of cannabis oils on individuals with severe behavioral problems.

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After years of quiet progress, Israeli medical cannabis research is budding – Cannabis News

The Volcani Center, which operates under the broader umbrella of the Agriculture Ministry, is in the process of building a National Center for Research in Medical Cannabis.

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7 Best Marijuana strains for overall Good Health and disease prevention

While both Israel and California are leaders in medical cannabis, both programs can still be improved.

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Tax Credits available for investing in Connecticut Cannabis companies

Israel’s medical marijuana program is a stunning success when it comes to treating people for pain and nausea, according to a study presented at the International Jerusalem Conference on Health Policy.

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Marley goes to Hollywood in immersive exhibit’s latest stop

Knowing that morphine was isolated from the poppy and cocaine was isolated from the coca leaf, Dr. Mechoulam wondered about the main active component(s) in cannabis.

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Hemp store owner glad delta-8 regulations coming to Kentucky

Already a pioneer in high-tech and cutting-edge agriculture, Israel is starting to attract American companies looking to bring medical marijuana know-how to a booming market back home.

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Cannabis May Protect the Brain Against Stress and Injury, and Here’s Why - Cannabis News

Israel could be just six months away from allowing general practitioners to prescribe cannabis, Health Minister Yaakov Litzman said Wednesday.

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New Colorado bill would create guidelines for organic marijuana – Marijuana News

Image: Israel Police via Wikimedia Commons

Israel’s Health Ministry is moving ahead on a comprehensive plan on medical cannabis that would lift many restrictions that currently make life difficult for patients, doctors, growers and marketers of the plant.

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5 Female-Run Weed Companies That Are Getting the Industry Lifted - Cannabis News

A worker carries medical marijuana at a growing facility near Safed, Israel in 2011. Uriel Sinai, Getty Images via GlobalPost.com
 
Known for its dynamic tech startups, agricultural innovations, and security solutions, Israel could soon add cannabis powerhouse to the list, thanks to domestic efforts to decriminalize the drug… and a push to use it as a medical export.
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