{"id":3026,"date":"2016-07-15T17:02:50","date_gmt":"2016-07-15T17:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.medicalmarijuanainc.com\/?p=16177"},"modified":"2016-07-15T17:02:50","modified_gmt":"2016-07-15T17:02:50","slug":"medical-marijuana-inc-portfolio-company-kannalife-featured-sports-illustrated-article-research-future-new-wave-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalmarijuanainc.com\/2016\/07\/15\/medical-marijuana-inc-portfolio-company-kannalife-featured-sports-illustrated-article-research-future-new-wave-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana, Inc. Portfolio Company Kannalife Featured in Sports Illustrated Article about Research That Could Be \u201cFuture New Wave of Medicine\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
San Diego, CA \u2013 July 14, 2016<\/b> \u2013 <\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span><\/a> (OTC: MJNA) announced today that its portfolio company <\/span>Kannalife Sciences, Inc.<\/span><\/a> (\u201cKannalife\u201d) was the focus of a <\/span>Sports Illustrated online article<\/span><\/a> about how the breakthrough cannabinoid research the Company is conducting could be the \u201cfuture new wave of medicine\u201d for traumatic brain injuries. The article also highlights the potential benefits of Cannabidiol (CBD) treatment for NFL players.<\/span><\/p>\n The July 13 SI.com article titled, \u201c<\/span>How cannabis is helping one company research treatment of CTE<\/span><\/a>,\u201d describes how <\/span>bio-pharmaceutical and phyto-medical<\/span> company Kannalife\u2019s study of the cannabis plant and its chemical constituents for therapeutic value could \u201cchange the landscape of how brain injuries of all varieties from CTE to Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s \u2014 will eventually be treated.\u201d The article also discusses how non-performance-altering and non-psychoactive CBD could benefit NFL players and how one ex-NFL player in particular used marijuana to curb his addiction to pain killers.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWhat will it take for us to work with the NFL?\u201d Kannalife CEO Dean Petkanas asks in the article. \u201cA phone call. That\u2019s it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Kannalife co-founder Thoma Kikis says in the article that Kannalife is \u201cpushing the boundaries on this whole industry,\u201d referring to the burgeoning medical marijuana market. \u201cWe think this is going to be the new wave of medicine,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe fact that national press, such as Sports Illustrated, is open to covering the NFL and reporting on players using marijuana to control pain and assist in injury repair, shows responsibility and fair reporting practices,\u201d said Medical Marijuana, Inc. CEO Dr. Stuart Titus. \u201cWe\u2019re thankful that this leading sports website is bringing light and awareness to how Cannabis, including both THC and CBD, could be a leading therapeutic approach for treating and preventing brain injuries that plague a high percentage of current and retired NFL football players and all athletes participating in concussion-related sports.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Titus continued: \u201cMedical marijuana as potentially a healthier and viable alternative to treating players with addictive opioid painkillers is a major step toward a new approach. <\/span>If we can demonstrate that we are supporting the largest self-regulatory system within the human body, the endogenous cannabinoid system, with cannabis and hemp CBD products, then science will have greater support for the anecdotal testimony of many of these great athletes. Certainly these news organizations are helping our efforts to change the way we all think about Cannabis.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Scientific research studies<\/span><\/a> have found that CBD reduces brain swelling and neurological impairment following an impact brain injury, which in turn improves recovery. <\/span>Kannalife<\/span><\/a> currently holds two licenses with the National Institutes of Health for U.S. Patent 6,630,507 <\/span>\u201cCannabinoids as Antioxidants and Neuroprotectants.\u201d<\/span><\/a> These licenses are currently in use by Kannalife to develop novel therapeutic drugs to treat chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and hepatic encephalopathy (HE). While CBD from marijuana is tightly restricted, CBD found naturally in hemp is legal throughout all 50 states in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n ###<\/span><\/p>\n About Kannalife Sciences, Inc.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Kannalife Sciences, Inc. is a phyto-medical company involved in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents designed to be neuroprotectants and immuno-modulators. Kannalife is currently conducting research and development at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown, PA, for target drug candidates to treat Hepatic Encephalopathy (“HE”) and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (“CTE”). HE and CTE are oxidative stress related diseases that affect cognitive and behavioral functions. For more information, visit:\u00a0<\/span>www.Kannalife.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n About Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n Our mission is to be the premier cannabis and hemp industry innovators, leveraging our\u00a0team of professionals to source, evaluate and purchase value-added companies and\u00a0products, while allowing them to keep their integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. We strive\u00a0to create awareness within our industry, develop environmentally-friendly, economically\u00a0sustainable businesses, while increasing shareholder value. For details on\u00a0Medical\u00a0Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s portfolio and investment companies, visit\u00a0<\/span>www.medicalmarijuanainc.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n To see Medical Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s video statement,\u00a0<\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0Shareholders are also encouraged to visit the\u00a0<\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc. Shop<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0discounted products.<\/span><\/p>\n FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as\u00a0defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section\u00a021E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the Safe Harbor created\u00a0by those sections. This material contains statements about expected future events\u00a0and\/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and\u00a0uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties\u00a0and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of\u00a0Medical Marijuana, Inc. to be materially different from the statements made herein.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to\u00a0diagnose, treat or cure any disease.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n LEGAL DISCLOSURE<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Medical Marijuana Inc. does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the\u00a0United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA). These companies do grow, sell, and distribute hemp-based products and are involved with the federally legal distribution\u00a0of medical marijuana-based products within certain international markets. Cannabidiol is\u00a0a natural constituent of hemp oil.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b>Public Relations Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n Andrew Hard<\/span><\/p>\n Chief Executive Officer<\/span><\/p>\n CMW Media<\/span><\/p>\n 888-829- 0070<\/span><\/p>\n andrew.hard@cmwmedia.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n www.cmwmedia.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Corporate Business Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n Nicholas R. Massalas<\/span><\/p>\n Director of Business Development<\/span><\/p>\n Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n OTC Symbol: MJNA<\/span><\/p>\n Toll Free: 888-OTC- MJNA\u00a0<\/span>(888-682- 6562<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n www.medicalmarijuanainc.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n www.facebook.com\/mjnainc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Investor Relations Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n EquiNet, LLC<\/span><\/p>\n Toll Free:\u00a0<\/span>(877) 964.6463<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Office\/Direct:\u00a0(858) 264-6500<\/span><\/p>\n Email:\u00a0<\/span>info@equinet.us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n