U.S. Companies Turn Eyes to Israel for Cannabis Research Innovations in cannabis abound in the U.S. as state legalization becomes a reality, but there is a limit to what can be researched under federal prohibition. How can you fully test a drug that isn’t federally legal? Take your research to a country that has openly studied medical cannabis for decades -- … [Read more...] about United Abroad
Israel
Eybna and Steep Hill Laboratories
Israel is a leader in medical cannabis research and has been since Dr. Raphael Mechoulam and his team isolated the first endocannabinoid in 1992. This discovery was the beginning of what might very well be the most crucial set of research ever performed. Research pertaining to the endocannabinoid system and cannabis in Israel has allowed for a re-awakening around the world … [Read more...] about Eybna and Steep Hill Laboratories
Tikun Olam
Tikun Olam is the flagbearer of the research and development of medicinal cannabis in Israel. The company was the first to receive a license to supply to patients, and has since created multiple strains -- including the world’s first “highless marijuana strain,” Αϖιδεκελ -- all of which are proven to treat certain disorders ranging from epilepsy to Crohn’s disease. Tikun Olam, … [Read more...] about Tikun Olam
Telegrass
The cannabis delivery app, called the “Uber of Weed,” is revolutionizing the industry, and bringing cannabis legalization closer to reality in Israel. Israel is recognized for having the world’s highest ratio of cannabis users, according to the the country’s Anti-Drug Authority (IADA), which reports 27 percent of 18-65 years olds used it within the last year. Yet, despite … [Read more...] about Telegrass