UPDATE - Dewmar International BMC, Inc. Takes Steps to Secure
Intellectual Property Related to Cannabinoids and the Treatment of
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
NEW ORLEANS, LA--(NewMediaWire - Aug 9, 2017)
- Dewmar International BMC, Inc. (the "Company")
(OTC PINK: DEWM) today announced that it has filed documents
with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the
treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) using
cannabinoids.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a growing problem in
the United States that is poised to reach epidemic proportions over
the near future. PTSD currently affects about 7 million Americans.
PTSD can occur at any age and is usually accompanied by symptoms
such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, substance abuse, and other
anxiety disorders.
Years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq have brought post-traumatic
stress disorder among military personnel to the immediate attention
of the general public. The United States Department of Veterans
Affairs estimates that over 30% of all Vietnam veterans have PTSD
and 10% of all Gulf War veterans have PTSD. This growing disease
also affects 11% of all veterans of the war in Afghanistan and 20%
of Iraqi War veterans. Although PTSD has recently just garnered
attention, it is a serious problem that can affect non-military
people.
Dr. Donisha Dunn-Lombard, M.D., a Clinical Psychiatrist from New
Orleans, Louisiana and a member of Dewmar International's Medical
Advisory Board commented, "Some people may associate the term
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with combat veterans but
actually PTSD can affect any one who has experienced or witnessed a
traumatic event such as an assault, natural disaster, or car
accident. Someone suffering from PTSD can have significant
impairment in their functioning at work, at home, and in personal
relationships."
Dewmar is creating an extensive portfolio of intellectual
property related to cannabinoids and innovative delivery systems of
these cannabinoids (CBDs) to treat people afflicted with lung
disease, Parkinson's Disease and PTSD. This platform technology can
be used to deliver not only cannabinoids but also a multitude of
adjunct therapies including vitamins, supplements and prescription
medications to bypass the traditional digestive tract which
eradicates a majority of the active ingredients therefore causing
an increase and dosing with an increased potential for
side-effects. However, with the implementation of innovative
delivery systems; lower, yet highly effective dosing can be
delivered to keep cost to patients more affordable
Like companies such as Alza Corporation and Anesta Corp., which
have built highly successful companies after inventing a new way to
deliver existing drugs; Dewmar is pursuing a platform technology to
deliver cannabinoids in a metered dose with a rapid onset of
action. In the case of Alza which was ultimately bought out by
Johnson & Johnson for $10 billion, the company was built with
products such as the Duragesic patch. The Duragesic® patch
delivered fentanyl through a patch which was placed on the skin.
Anesta Corp, a small Utah-based company, also found a new way to
deliver fentanyl which was one of the most studied and used opioids
in the world. Anesta created Fentanyl Actiq® which was fentanyl on
a delivery platform that functioned as a sophisticated lollipop for
indications such as breakthrough cancer pain. Anesta was eventually
bought by Cephalon and today, Anesta is a division of Teva
Pharmaceutical.
Dr. Marco Moran, Chief Executive Officer of Dewmar International
commented, "Helping to develop more effective therapies and
delivery mechanisms for PTSD patients is important to me after
visiting the psych department of the largest VA Health System in
the U.S., -- Los Angeles -- as a special guest of the Twilight
Brigade because my heart goes out to my fellow disabled
veterans. I am thankful for my rare, invaluable experience as Chief
Pharmacist and Head of Regulatory Affairs at INO
Therapeutics pharmaceutical gas manufacturer in the Baton
Rouge area back when I was pursuing my doctoral and post-graduate
business school studies."
It is the Dewmar's goal to utilize the pharmaceutical sciences
experience and education of its CEO, Marco Moran DPh, MS, MBA, to
secure intellectual property assets related to marijuana and most
importantly, the precise delivery of medical marijuana and its
constituents and/or by products to dramatically build the value of
the company over the next year. Dewmar management has identified
PTSD as a key area of therapeutic need and we plan on applying
significant resources over the next year to this area of medicine
where more effective treatments are desperately needed.
About Dewmar International BMC, Inc.
Dewmar International BMC, Inc. is a certified service-disabled
veteran-owned business concern, new product development,
manufacturing and brand management company. Established in 2003,
Dewmar's primary business strategy has been in creating high profit
margins with functional foods and beverages, such as Lean Slow
Motion Potion; the longest placement period of all relaxation
beverages in Walmart's history and Kush Cakes; the
top selling relaxation brownie in the U.S. market. The company has
offices in Clinton, MS; Houston, TX: Denver, CO and New Orleans,
LA. Dewmar was rated by the Mississippi Business
Journal as one of the State's top 15 publicly traded
companies.
The Company recently hosted an investor's conference call on
Thursday, August 3, 2017 to provide information about the history
of the Company along with its future goals. Domestic callers can
access the replay of the call by dialing (844) 512-2921 while
international callers by dialing (412) 317-6671; the pin number is
6753125. The replay will be available through August 10, 2017 at
11:59 pm EST.
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