Studies: Teens Not Adversely Affected by Passing of Cannabis Laws

by adminTorusBrand | Jun 9, 2016 | Business

Two recent studies examining the effect marijuana legislation has on teenagers have concluded that the laws neither affect the attitudes of teens regarding marijuana nor cause an increase in teen drug problems. In fact, despite the recent legislative changes...

After Slow Start, Illinios’ Medical Marijuana Market Set to Hit $25 Million in 2016

by adminTorusBrand | Jun 9, 2016 | Business

Illinois’ medical marijuana pilot program is on target to bring in between $25 million to $35 million in sales this year, showing it may just survive after its treacherous beginning. Despite Illinois’ initial struggles with its medical marijuana pilot program,...

Phoenix VA Hospital Blocks Presentation on Marijuana Research for PTSD

by adminTorusBrand | Jun 8, 2016 | Scientific Research

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Arizona prevents lecture aimed at recruiting veterans for landmark PTSD study. Dr. Sue Sisley, the long maligned researcher hoping to prove that cannabis will work as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in...

Cannabis-Friendly Gym to Open This Fall in San Francisco

by adminTorusBrand | Jun 8, 2016 | Business

Proposed gym, Power Plant Fitness, will look to integrate medical marijuana with exercise to enhance workouts and shorten recovery time. Jim McAlpine, founder of the 420 Games, which features a triathlon, golf tournament, obstacle course, and the signature 4.20 mile...

Marijuana Legalization in Arkansas Passes Major Obstacle on Way to the Ballot

by adminTorusBrand | Jun 4, 2016 | Business

<![CDATA[Competing ballot initiatives in Arkansas rush to gain the necessary signatures to be placed on the ballot this November. The legalization of marijuana in Arkansas has taken three steps forward as a trio of ballot initiatives race the clock to gain the...