{"id":2662,"date":"2017-08-03T09:24:38","date_gmt":"2017-08-03T09:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.medicalmarijuanainc.com\/?p=25755"},"modified":"2017-08-03T09:24:38","modified_gmt":"2017-08-03T09:24:38","slug":"medical-marijuana-inc-major-investment-axim-biotech-enters-clinical-study-agreement-university-british-columbia-begin-clinical-trial-cbd-chewing-gum-treatment-drug-related-psych","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalmarijuanainc.com\/2017\/08\/03\/medical-marijuana-inc-major-investment-axim-biotech-enters-clinical-study-agreement-university-british-columbia-begin-clinical-trial-cbd-chewing-gum-treatment-drug-related-psych\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana, Inc. Major Investment AXIM Biotech Enters Clinical Study Agreement with University of British Columbia to Begin Clinical Trial On CBD Chewing Gum For Treatment of Drug-Related Psychosis"},"content":{"rendered":"
SAN DIEGO<\/span>,\u00a0Aug. 3, 2017<\/span>\u00a0— Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA), the first publicly traded cannabis company in\u00a0the United States<\/span>, today announced that its major investment company\u00a0AXIM Biotechnologies, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0(AXIM Biotech) (OTC: AXIM) has entered into a Clinical Study Agreement (CSA) with the\u00a0University of British Columbia<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0Canada<\/span>\u00a0to begin a clinical trial with its CanChew Plus\u00ae cannabidiol (CBD) chewing gum product to treat drug-induced psychosis in adult patients.<\/p>\n The University will work with Health Canada and their own ethics board to design the trial, which will be conducted at the\u00a0University of British Columbia<\/span>, Canada, and will demonstrate the efficacy of AXIM’s chewing gum product composed of 50mg CBD to treat drug-related psychosis.<\/p>\n “We are proud to see AXIM Biotech embark on this new clinical trial with the\u00a0University of British Columbia<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0Canada<\/span>,” said Medical Marijuana Inc. CEO Dr.\u00a0Stuart Titus<\/span>. “Psychosis can last up to a few days, and is often characterized by hallucinations, delusions, memory loss and confusion. We look forward to learning how CBD may help treat this medical condition.”<\/p>\n Drug-related psychosis, also known as substance-induced psychotic disorder, is any psychotic episode that is related to the abuse of an intoxicant. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, about 3 in every 100 people will experience at least one episode of psychosis in their lifetimes.<\/p>\n The\u00a0University of British Columbia<\/span>\u00a0is a global center for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world, and top three in\u00a0Canada<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n About Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/strong> To see Medical Marijuana, Inc.’s video statement,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Shareholders are also encouraged to visit the\u00a0Medical Marijuana, Inc. Shop<\/a>\u00a0for discounted products.<\/p>\n About AXIM\u00ae FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER<\/em> LEGAL DISCLOSURE<\/em> axm<\/p>\n Public Relations Contact: Investor Relations Contact: Corporate Contact Info: European Address: SAN DIEGO,\u00a0Aug. 3, 2017\u00a0— Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA), the first publicly traded cannabis company in\u00a0the United States, today announced that its major investment company\u00a0AXIM Biotechnologies, Inc.\u00a0(AXIM Biotech) (OTC: AXIM) has entered into a Clinical Study Agreement (CSA) with the\u00a0University of British Columbia\u00a0in\u00a0Canada\u00a0to begin a clinical trial with its CanChew Plus\u00ae cannabidiol (CBD) chewing gum […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":208,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[160,2],"tags":[183],"class_list":["post-2662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-axim-biotechnologies","category-press-releases","tag-axim-biotechnologies"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nWe are a company of firsts\u00ae.<\/a>\u00a0Our mission is to be the premier cannabis and hemp industry innovators, leveraging our team of professionals to source, evaluate and purchase value-added companies and products, while allowing them to keep their integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. We strive to create awareness within our industry, develop environmentally-friendly, economically sustainable businesses, while increasing shareholder value. For details on Medical Marijuana, Inc.’s portfolio and investment companies, visit\u00a0www.medicalmarijuanainc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/sup><\/strong>AXIM\u00ae Biotechnologies, Inc. (AXIM<\/a>) focuses on the research, development and production of cannabis-based pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic products. Our flagship products include CanChew\u00ae, a CBD-based controlled release chewing gum, CanChew+ containing 50 mg of CBD undergoing clinical trials in patients with IBS and MedChew Rx, a combination CBD\/THC gum that is undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of pain and spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis. We prioritize the well-being of our customers while embracing a solid fiscal strategy. For more information, please visit\u00a0AXIMBiotech.com.<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nAXIM\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Biotechnologies does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA).<\/em><\/p>\n
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