Israel, a leader in cannabis research, has established itself as the epicenter of marijuana studies, with Professor Raphael Mechoulam, known as the grandfather of marijuana research, at the forefront. Mechoulam, a chemist, sparked his interest in the subject in the 1960s and made history by being the first to isolate THC and CBD, two key ingredients in marijuana that have shown tremendous potential in treating various illnesses.
Despite the challenges posed by the classification of marijuana as a dangerous Schedule 1 drug in the United States, Mechoulam’s work has been supported by the National Institute of Health for over four decades. In Israel, the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes is widely accepted, and the country’s Ministry of Health has approved over a dozen studies to treat conditions such as PTSD, pain, Crohn’s disease, and even cancer.
The documentary offers a thought-provoking examination of the role of cannabis in modern medical care and the challenges researchers face in unlocking its full potential. Join us as we delve into the groundbreaking work of Professor Mechoulam and discover how marijuana is becoming an increasingly accepted part of medical treatment for a wide range of conditions.
