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Israel to Ban Smoked Medical Cannabis Within Three Years

5/4/2026

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The committee, chaired by Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer, recommended ending smoked medical cannabis within three years.
Israel expects 140,000 licenses by 2025, with 62% of patients using over 30 g monthly and 88% holding high-THC permits.
New patients will receive extracts or precision inhalers.
Dispensing will shift to health-maintenance organizations within a year.
The committee warned cannabis lacks proven PTSD benefits and should be used only for distress with psychotherapy.

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The committee, chaired by Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer, recommended ending smoked medical cannabis within three years.
Israel expects 140,000 licenses by 2025, with 62% of patients using over 30 g monthly and 88% holding high-THC permits.
New patients will receive extracts or precision inhalers.
Dispensing will shift to health-maintenance organizations within a year.
The committee warned cannabis lacks proven PTSD benefits and should be used only for distress with psychotherapy.