World
Prestigious Harvey Prize, a predictor of the Nobel, goes to Raphael Mechoulam
One of the most prestigious scientific awards, Technion’s Harvey prize in Chemical Engineering and Medical Sciences, went to Professor Raphael Mechoulam – the “Godfather” of modern cannabis medicine.
December 10 2020
The US House of Representatives will vote to lift the federal ban on marijuana
Steny Hoyer, the leader of the majority of houses of parliament, said that postponed vote on landmark legislation that lifts the federal ban on cannabis will take place within a week
November 29 2020
Argentina legalizes cannabis cultivation for patients
Argentina's new presidential decree allows registered patients to grow cannabis at home and will require insurance companies to cover the cost of medical cannabis.
November 27 2020
France kicks off first medical marijuana trial
A doctor in France wrote the country's first prescription for therapeutic cannabis on Friday, kicking off a two-year trial.
March 26 2020