Study reveals traces of cannabis in human bones dating back to the 1600’s in Milan.

Israel has one of the most liberal cannabis cultures in the world, even though consumption is technically illegal. However, the situation is radically different in the occupied Palistinian territories where there is a complete lack of leniance.

A study published by BJM has found that it’s horses for courses: cannabis compounds can be detrimental for some but can be very beneficial for others.

The Israeli Defence Force has taken control of Intercure’s facility close to the Gaza border after it came under attack by Hamas gunmen who killed an unknown number of people and took two employees hostage.

A BMC Psychiatry study conducted before the Israeli/Hamas war found that polydrug use was a serious issue in Palestine, especially in the West Bank, and that synthetic marijuana use is prevalent among teenagers and young adults.

Israel’s Ministry of Health has taken steps to ensure cannabis patients can continue to access the treatment following the outbreak of conflict in the region.

Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital writes in a Business Day ‘Brokers Report’ that the financial climate around cannabis in the US is shifting and now might be the right time to invest. And by the way, lighten up on your uranium holdings.

A major study into the effects of cannabis on the human brain is at risk of being partially thwarted because too few black users have agreed to take part.

The BBC has dipped into cannabis use by Ukrainian soldiers who are increasingly turning to the plant to cope with the horrors of the Russian invasion. Cannabis's role in combating post-traumatic stress disorder is coming to the fore - with the backing of President Zylenski

Thailand’s new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, has said his government will “rectify” its cannabis policy and limit its use to medical purposes within six months.

There’s been a lot of controversy around acceptable daily doses of CBD, with SAHPRA setting a 20 mg limit. Now a US study headed for Congress says safe dosages could be 13 times higher, with up to 160 Mg of CBD/day being safe for most healthy adults.

One of South Africa’s poorest municipalities is pinning some of its development hopes on cannabis. Nyandeni in the Eastern Cape recently hosted a development summit where its mayor said the cannabis industry alone could create many jobs if it could be formalized.