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...

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA), the first publicly traded cannabis company in the United States, today announced that its major investment company AXIM Biotechnologies, Inc. (AXIM Biotech) (OTC: AXIM) has entered into a Clinical Study Agreement (CSA) with the University of British Columbia in Canada to begin a clinical trial with its CanChew Plus® cannabidiol (CBD) chewing gum product to treat drug-induced psychosis in adult patients.

The University will work with Health Canada and their own ethics board to design the trial, which will be conducted at the University of British Columbia, Canada, and will demonstrate the efficacy of AXIM's chewing gum product composed of 50mg CBD to treat drug-related psychosis.

"We are proud to see AXIM Biotech embark on this new clinical trial with the University of British Columbia in Canada," said Medical Marijuana Inc. CEO Dr. Stuart Titus. "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."

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.

The University of British Columbia is a global center for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world, and top three in Canada.

About Medical Marijuana, Inc.
We are a company of firsts®. Our 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 www.medicalmarijuanainc.com.

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About AXIM^®
AXIM® Biotechnologies, Inc. (AXIM) focuses on the research, development and production of cannabis-based pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic products. Our flagship products include CanChew®, 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 AXIMBiotech.com.

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AXIM^® Biotechnologies does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA).

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