The revolution in the field of medical cannabis in Israel is one of the most prominent and significant processes in recent years. Since the first approval for the use of medical cannabis in the 1990s, Israel has turned into a leading country in this field, with medical users providing medical treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions.

The journey towards the recognition of medical cannabis Israel began in 1996 when the Ministry of Health first permitted the use of cannabis for medical purposes for cancer patients and people suffering from chronic pain. Since then, the use of medical cannabis has been expanding, and Israel is one of the leading countries in research in the field of cannabinoids and in the development of cannabis-based treatments.

Medical cannabis is currently used in a variety of medications and medical conditions, such as chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PT), multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and more. Patients report an improvement in their quality of life following the use of medical cannabis, with some being able to reduce or stop prescription drugs because of the relief provided by cannabis.

The state operates through a complex set of regulations to oversee the use of medical cannabis. License companies are licensed and take medical cannabis under strict standards, and doctors have to get expert approval from the Ministry of Health to use the plant. However, obtaining a permit can be complex, and some patients report being bureaucratic in obtaining the permit.

The growing demand for cannabis is also a medical economic plant in the field. Many Israeli companies are entering this market, with some insurance companies developing special varieties, new products such as oils and extracts, and advanced technological research to improve conditions’ insurance and safety.

Cannabis in Israel is not only a medicine for the sick, but also part of a wider health trend. Preliminary research carried out in Israel continues to provide new insights into the benefits of the plant, and the goal is to expand the use of medical cannabis to more and more fields of medicine.