Israel has eliminated jail time for recreational offenders until the fourth offense. This post from CNN.com shares details about the decriminalization of recreational cannabis in Israel. In Israel's divisive political climate, a common cause between right and left has emerged: cannabis. Israel's Cabinet decriminalized the recreational use of cannabis, or marijuana, at its ... Continue Reading
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Israel Votes for Marijuana Decriminalization
Israel votes in favor of marijuana decriminalization for recreational use. This post from Reuters discusses what led Israel to follow this path. The Israeli government voted on Sunday in favor of decriminalizing recreational marijuana use, joining some U.S. states and European countries who have adopted a similar approach. "On the one hand we are opening ourselves up to ... Continue Reading
The Amazing Story of the Man Who Discovered THC
Meet the 84-year old Israeli scientist who discovered THC and is now known as the ‘Grandfather of Marijuana,’ but he’s against legalizing it! This post from ‘Patients for Medical Cannabis’ turns the spotlight on Professor Raphael Mechoulam who became the first scientist to isolate THC. When Raphael Mechoulam first asked the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a grant to ... Continue Reading