MS Society Urges UK to Legalize Medical Cannabis

by adminTorusBrand | Aug 4, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There’s sufficient evidence showing cannabis’ efficacy for managing multiple sclerosis symptoms, the charity argues. Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in the United Kingdom should be able to legally access cannabis for symptom...

Will California Have a Surplus or Shortage of Marijuana When Adult Use Sales Begin?

by adminTorusBrand | Aug 3, 2017 | Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] California is taking steps to prevent a marijuana shortfall when its recreational marijuana program launches next year, but at least one industry leader believes that growers are producing too much. California is making an effort to...

Medical Marijuana Edibles Sales Up 66% in Maine

by adminTorusBrand | Aug 3, 2017 | Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cannabis edibles are Maine’s fastest growing medical marijuana segment and now make up about 7.4 percent of the market. Maine’s medical marijuana patients spent $2 million on cannabis edibles products in 2016, according to...

Cannabis Has Positive Impacts on People with Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis, Study Shows

by adminTorusBrand | Aug 2, 2017 | Scientific Research

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Findings in a new study suggest cannabis is beneficial for mood, memory, fatigue, and obesity status in those with Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Researchers from Colorado State University have found evidence that...

Sen. Cory Booker Introduces Bill to Legalize Marijuana Nationwide

by adminTorusBrand | Aug 2, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The New Jersey Senator introduced a wide-reaching bill that would end federal prohibition on marijuana and encourage states to legalize the substance. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker this week introduced legislation that would federally...