From The Press & Talks 

PsyPost coverage of our study on CBD and Alzheimer’s disease

Toledano RS, Akirav I. Cannabidiol prevents cognitive and social deficits in a male rat model of Alzheimer's disease through CB1 activation and inflammation modulation. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2025 Aug 26. doi: 10.1038/s41386-025-02213-0. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40859005.

PsyPost coverage of a study on cannabinoid exposure and trauma-related psychological outcomes

Sbarski B, Akirav I. Chronic exposure to cannabinoids before an emotional trauma may have negative effects on emotional function. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2018 Aug;28(8):955-969.

Link to the announcement about Haroon's winning the Rhodes scholarship

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/israeli-winners-of-rhodes-scholarship-announced-687327

Sheifot Gdolot - An interview with Prof Irit Akirav about Cannabis & Post Trauma

WALLA! - Have you been traumatized? Maybe you should smoke cannabis

The Jerusalem Post -Study finds marijuana post-trauma benefits

YNET - Israeli study: Will marijuana treat shell shock?

The Jerusalem Post - U. of Haifa study shows 'pot' may help combat PTSD

MFA - Cannabis may lessen post-traumatic stress symptoms

Prof. Irit Akirav at University of Haifa Academic Channel