Published: August 01, 2011
Cannabis Science Reaches Final Partnership Structure with Unconventional Foundation for Autism (UF4A)
DENVER, Colorado - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBIS.OB), a pioneering US
biotech company developing pharmaceutical cannabis products, is pleased
to announce clarification and partnership structure with The
Unconventional Foundation for Autism ("UF4A" ).
Cannabis Science wishes to clarify that the partnership is only a
partnership with UF4A. Cannabis Science has no relationship or
affiliation with the University of California, Irvine, the Dean of the
UCI School of Medicine, or any of its faculty ("UCI" ). UF4A has no
affiliation with UC Irvine, though UC Irvine psychiatrist Dr. Rebecca
Hedrick treats the autistic son of UF4A founder, Mieko Hester-Perez.
Neither UCI nor Dr. Hedrick is conducting research into medical
marijuana and autism. After exhausting all traditional medical options
and with Hester-Perez's son's life in question, Hester-Perez chose to
augment her son's therapy with cannabis under a state compliant
recommendation. As a result, her son saw marked improvement and was able
to eliminate approximately 80% of the prescription drugs from his daily
regimen.
The partnership structure between Cannabis Science and UF4A will focus
on the advancement of medical marijuana to treat autism patients, and to
build acceptance for this natural and remarkably effective autism
treatment. The partnership promises to bring innovative autism research
and to help raise awareness among traditional medical professionals that
remain unaware of the drug's benefits and low toxicity profile.
Dr. Robert Melamede Ph.D., Cannabis Science Inc., President & CEO,
stated, "We are excited to continue the partnership with UF4A and help
advocate for the treatment of Autism with medical marijuana, in addition
to our launch party and other public forums and media initiatives.
Autism stands out amongst medical conditions because there is no
medicine to treat it, and the only relating medicine are prescribed for
the associated side effects and not Autism itself. Medical marijuana is
the only medicine that can directly treat the Autism and without the
horrific side effects of pharmaceuticals."
Hester-Perez attributes dramatic improvements in her son's behavior and
overall health to the addition of cannabis to his treatment.
Approximately 10 other autistic persons have seen improvements since
augmenting their therapy with cannabis within UF4A's case studies. She
hopes this will form the basis for official academic research in the
future.
A partnership launch party is currently being planned to help roll out
our public awareness campaign and goals for advancing acceptable medical
marijuana therapy for autism patients.
About UF4A
The Unconventional Foundation for Autism, UF4A for short, is a
non-profit organization. The mission of UF4A is three fold: (1) to raise
awareness and support for families afflicted with this mysterious and
misunderstood condition known as Autism; (2) to raise funds for
cannabis-based medical research and clinical trials; and (3) to campaign
for a rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule 1 narcotic (no accepted
medical benefits) to a lower schedule so that the appropriate research
may be conducted, and so that all patients have access to medication. A
listing on Schedule 1 is tantamount to a research blockade and, frankly,
is unacceptable where millions continue to needlessly suffer and subject
to criminal punishment should they choose to use cannabis under the
direction of their physician. The Schedule 1 listing fails to reflect
the prevailing medical view that cannabis has accepted medical benefits.
UF4A is quickly becoming a leading advocate in the fight for nationwide
investigation, research and analysis of the legalization of Medical
Marijuana.
About Cannabis Science, Inc.
Cannabis Science, Inc. is at the forefront of pharmaceutical grade
medical marijuana research and development. The Company works with world
authorities on phytocannabinoid science targeting critical illnesses,
and adheres to scientific methodologies to develop, produce and
commercialize phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products. In sum, we
are dedicated to the creation of cannabis-based medicines, both with and
without psychoactive properties, to treat disease and the symptoms of
disease, as well as for general health maintenance. www.cannabisscience.com
Forward Looking Statements
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1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. A statement
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Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some or all of the events or
results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not occur.
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the
future U.S. and global economies, the impact of competition, and the
Company's reliance on existing regulations regarding the use and
development of cannabis-based drugs. Cannabis Science, Inc. does not
undertake any duty nor does it intend to update the results of these
forward-looking statements.

Cannabis Science Inc.
Dr. Robert J. Melamede
President & CEO
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