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Israeli kindergarten teacher arrested in cocaine bust

Police say teacher and another suspect caught with nearly half a kilogram of substance believed to be cocaine and large sums of cash during sting operation

Liran Tamari | 09.02.25

'From a wealthy man with a helicopter and a yacht, I was left with nothing': Inside the luxury rehab for Israel’s ultra-rich

At Villa Balance, Israel’s luxury rehab villa, lawyers, CEOs and doctors pay hefty sums a month to fight addiction; one patient, once a wealthy real estate developer, says alcohol and cocaine cost him everything

Ariela Ayalon | 08.23.25

The other battlefield: Surge in opioid use among wounded Gaza soldiers

They were injured on the battlefield and received painkillers for their injuries; however, during the rehabilitation process, some soldiers discovered that withdrawing from the medications was a battle of its own; experts working to prevent a wave of addicted wounded soldiers warn that without proper support, they could spiral into street drugs

Daniel Dolev, Shomrim | 08.17.25

Israel mulls pilot for supervised drug injection facility in Tel Aviv

Health Ministry considering drug consumption rooms in Tel Aviv to cut overdose deaths and disease spread; over 140 such facilities operating worldwide, according to Knesset report

Or Hadar | 08.14.25

Israeli study reveals what makes it so hard to kick a coke habit

Hebrew University study identifies a specific brain network in the ventral pallidum that drives cocaine relapse by amplifying emotional distress during withdrawal, offering new hope for treatments

Eitan Gefen | 07.24.25

מטופלת בתרופה לעיכוב אלצהיימר בבית החולים איכילוב

Israel offers groundbreaking Alzheimer’s treatment—but only to the wealthy

Country pioneers Alzheimer’s treatments that slow disease progression, but soaring costs and exclusion from the health basket limit access, prompting calls to prioritize them like cancer therapies

Or Hadar | 07.07.25

What happens when religious leaders have a bad trip? Controversial study reveals

Twenty-four US clergymen, including five rabbis, took a controlled dose of psilocybin, the active compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, as part of a clinical trial to explore its spiritual effects; here's what they said

Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.12.25

DMT emerges as promising tool in treating resistant depression and PTSD

Once known mainly for its role in shamanic rituals, the psychedelic compound is gaining scientific attention for its potential; early clinical trials show promise, though risks and legal barriers remain significant

Dr. Roy Zucker | 06.08.25

מסיבת עיתונאים של דונלד טראמפ ואילון מאסק

Musk leaves WH with black eye and rumors of drug use

The billionaire standing next to the US president says his son punched him in the face during a game; Trump says Musk has done a fantastic job cutting federal costs

Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies | 05.31.25

Drugs reduced anxiety and PTSD in Nova festival survivors, study finds

Study finds survivors of the Nova music festival massacre who consumed classic psychedelics in the hours before the massacre reported significantly lower anxiety and PTSD symptoms, offering real-world insights into potential therapeutic applications

Or Hadar | 05.22.25

War drives up recreational drug use in Israel, health experts warn

European study shows rise in amphetamine use since 2016; Israeli expert says no point in telling users 'just say no' as many connect increased drug use to emotional distress

Tzur Gueta | 05.19.25

Mounjaro vs. Wegovy: Which is the best weight-loss drug?

Study finds Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro leads to significantly greater weight loss than Wegovy, highlighting its dual-hormone advantage, while both drugs face access challenges and pharmaceutical competition

Oren Reiss | 05.16.25

Addiction in the spotlight: ‘The White Lotus’ and the global prescription drug crisis

Experts warn of rising dependence on anti-anxiety medications, which often start as short-term solutions but lead to addiction; with withdrawal posing serious risks, specialists stress need for medical oversight, alternative treatments, and early intervention

Eitan Gefen | 03.17.25

The shocking story of the Olympic star who became a Hezbollah-linked crime boss

Ryan Wedding, once a Canadian Olympic snowboarder, became a top drug lord tied to the Sinaloa Cartel and Hezbollah; now among the FBI’s 10 most-wanted criminals, he’s accused of drug trafficking, money laundering and murder; $10M reward offered for his capture

Raanan Ben-Zur | 03.16.25

Between trauma and psychedelics: Drug taken at Nova music festival affects PTSD, study finds

More than a year after October 7, most survivors of the Nova festival still suffer from PTSD, and those who were under the influence of alcohol and weed suffer more than others - but a new discovery could change treatment in the future

Dror Feuer | 02.14.25

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