SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC Pink:MJNA), a leading industrial hemp industry innovator, is proud to announce that its joint venture company, CanChew Biotechnologies, LLC (CanChew®), is spreading holiday cheer to U.S. service members through the Adopt-A-Soldier program. The Company's Adopt-A-Soldier representative will be giving CanChew® gum to our national heroes, soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.
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"Our service members give so much and we are honored to give back to them in such a unique way," states Andrew Hard, spokesperson for Medical Marijuana, Inc. "We have donated a generous supply of great-tasting, award-winning CanChew® mint hemp CBD gum to the Adopt-A-Soldier program. We're honored to give a donation to our troops for the holidays, and to try our best to honor their sacrifices and everything they do for our country, every day of the year."
CanChew® is a hemp cannabidiol (CBD) oil-infused chewing gum that is distinctly different than other brands of gum on the market. Features listed on the CanChew® website include:
- Non-habit forming
- No prescription needed
- Available in all 50 states
- Great-tasting mint gum has no artificial sweeteners or preservatives
- Non-GMO, gluten free, vegan and kosher
Already an industry leader and innovator, 2014 was a big year for CanChew®, which was also recognized by the HealthyLivinGFoundation and honored with its Triple Leaf Award. CanChew® was also featured in Healthy Living Magazine's December issue.
With so much good news in 2014, and a lot more exciting updates to come in 2015, it was time to give back a little bit.
Hard concludes, "We are honored and thrilled to spread uplifting holiday cheer to our service members. From our Company, its supply chain and employees, we wish every one of our service members and their families the very best this holiday season and in the New Year."
For more information visit the Company's website at www.CanChewGum.com.
About Medical Marijuana, Inc.
Our mission is to be the premier 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 more information, please visit the company's website at: www.MedicalMarijuanaInc.com.
About CanChew Biotechnologies
CanChew Biotechnologies focuses on the treatment of pain and other medical disorders with the application of cannabinoid medical products as well as food and nutraceutical products for general well-being.
The company is focused on the R&D and execution of their clinical development plan and potential out-licensing of their technology. Clinical development focuses on the R&D of the formulation, production and the development of chewing gum-based products for the treatment of conditions like pain, nausea and vomiting, anorexia, spasticity and various other medical issues. For more information on the company, visit CanChewGum.com.
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
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LEGAL DISCLOSURE
Medical Marijuana, Inc. does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA). The Company does grow, sell and distribute hemp-based products and are involved with the federally legal distribution of hemp-based products within certain international markets. Cannabidiol is a natural constituent of hemp oil.
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