It’s Official: Canada Will Legalize Recreational Marijuana July 2018

by adminTorusBrand | Apr 3, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A senior government official announced last week that Canadians would be able to legally consume recreational marijuana by July 1, 2018. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will introduce legislation to legalize marijuana by July...

New Study Finds Regular Cannabis Use Associated with Lower Body Fat, No Loss in Bone Density

by adminTorusBrand | Apr 3, 2017 | Scientific Research

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Those who regularly consume cannabis have a lower body mass index, on average, than those that don’t use it at all, according to a new study. Researchers from Oregon’s Health and Science University have found regular cannabis use to...

Hawaii Lawmaker Makes Call for Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana

by adminTorusBrand | Mar 31, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) recently spoke on the House floor to urge Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to decriminalize marijuana federally. Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii recently delivered a passionate speech on...

Yet Another Study Shows the Concerns about Marijuana Legalization Increasing Teen Use Are Unwarranted

by adminTorusBrand | Mar 31, 2017 | Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A new study from the Washington Department of Health shows marijuana use among adolescents hasn’t changed since before recreational use was legalized. Teens in Washington state have not been using cannabis in greater numbers since...

Scientists Believe Cannabis Could Help Cure Alzheimer’s Disease If It Were Rescheduled

by adminTorusBrand | Mar 30, 2017 | Scientific Research

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Scientists from Salk Institute say the cannabinoids found in cannabis show considerable promise for treating dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but laws make research difficult. The cannabinoids found in cannabis could effectively...