Major General, USAF (Retired) David Scott Joins United Cannabis Corp Advisory Board
February 21 2017 - 10:45AM
Access Wire
General Scott Will Focus On Securing VA Acceptance
of the Company's Prana Line for Veterans Suffering Chronic
Pain
DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / February 21, 2017 /
United Cannabis Corporation (OTCQB: CNAB) (the "Company" or "United
Cannabis") today announced the appointment of Major General, USAF
(retired) David Scott to the Company's Advisory Board.
The Company's Advisory Board is tasked with helping the Company
advance and protect the development of its proprietary
formulations, including managing the clinical trial process, patent
protection, new product research and development, as well as
identifying and pursuing potential strategic relationships and
markets.
Gen. Scott completed a 36-year military career as a pilot and
commander of combat and combat training organizations within the US
and abroad. The latter part of his career found him in leadership
positions at Fort Bragg North Carolina, at US Special Operations
Command headquarters in Tampa, and in Iraq and Afghanistan where he
was responsible for the readiness, endurance, emotional well-being,
and medical support of troops and families. His appreciation for
the toll of continuous combat operations on service members and
concern over the limitations and dangers of current pain management
medications led to his interest in medical marijuana. General Scott
now resides in Tampa, Florida, where he serves on the board of
eight non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting veteran
issues, preserving WWII vessels, and community development
initiatives.
Commenting on the appointment, General Scott stated, "After
retirement I've been amazed at the number of veterans who have
turned to medical marijuana in states where it's been legalized.
Almost universally, those I ask report life-changing relief from
symptoms they couldn't overcome with traditional pain management
methods. We're talking about bodies that have been through airplane
crashes, a thousand parachute landings, devastating IED injuries,
and years of carting 100 pounds of battle gear and weapons on their
back."
The General went on to say, "Abuse of prescription meds is not
uncommon among this community of stoic soldiers who are in chronic
pain and are seeking relief. I believe it's time our federal
government resolved the continuing debate on the pros and cons of
prescribing non- or low-THC cannabis pain management medications.
We owe our veterans another VA-authorized treatment option that may
be more effective and ultimately less dangerous than we have right
now. I look forward to working with UCANN to explore ways we can
move forward toward that goal."
Earnest Blackmon, Chief Executive Officer of United Cannabis,
added, "We are thrilled that General Scott has agreed to join our
Advisory Board. His experience in service to our country provides
him with a deep understanding of the plight of our veterans, as
evidenced by his dedication to their well-being since leaving
combat. He has seen first-hand the impact medical cannabis can have
on the health of veterans and he is determined to make it available
to all who would benefit from access. "
Blackmon continued, "We continue to amass a wealth of evidence
supporting the safety and efficacy of our Prana products, and
General Scott's experience in dealing with the bureaucracy and red
tape associated with the federal government will be invaluable as
we work to get Prana approved for patients across the country."
About United Cannabis Corporation
The Company's Prana Bio Medicinal products provide patients a
way to mix/match cannabinoids for therapeutic purpose. These
products, licensed to regulated marijuana dispensaries, are broken
into 5 categories that are available in capsules, sublingual's, and
topical delivery methods. The Company uses a patent-pending
infusion process utilizing select fatty acids, lipids, and specific
combination of cannabis derived terpenes to increase
bioavailability.
For further information, please visit www.unitedcannabis.us.
Contact: Staff@UnitedCannabis.us
Phone: 303-386-7321
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limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and
objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that
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SOURCE: United Cannabis Corporation