Increasing scientific evidence is proving that there are multiple
healing and therapeutic benefits to the use of Marijuana for medical
purposes
Overview
There is also evidence that the recreational use of marijuana has far fewer harmful side effects than
smoking tobacco or drinking alcohol
Overview
An estimated 5 million people die annually as a result of tobacco use
3.3 million people die each year from misuse of alcohol
There are zero documented and proven deaths resulting from the use of marijuana
World Stage
Medical Marijuana - Worldwide
Wikipedia - by multiple authors
World Stage
Recreational Marijuana - Worldwide
Wikipedia – by Trinitros
World Stage
Worldwide opportunity
Many countries are considering medical
use or legalization.With so many potential opportunities
worldwideIt is plain to see why many refer to
this new market as the
GREEN RUSH
Marijuana as medicine Marijuana has been used as medicine as far back as 2737 bc. Referred to in a Classical medicine book by Chinese Emperor Shen Nung.
It was also used extensively in other ancient cultures in India, Assyria, Greece, Africa, South America, Egypt and in the Roman Empire.*
Interestingly, it was patented as a medication by the US Government in 1999 Patent No. 6630507
*(Frankhauser, M. Cannabis in der weslichen welt)
Emergence of an ancient plant
The hemp plant – a member of the same family of plants. Hemp has been grown for centuries, as early as 5000bc, and used for rope, fabric, food and oil. In 1776 all farmers in the Colony (US) were ordered to grow hemp in order to assist in the war effort.Did you know Henry Ford created a car made of hemp by-products that had a virtually indestructible body and ran on hemp oil?
Henry Ford hammering his car with an axe. (Watch the video footage on YouTube)
Emergence of an ancient plant
After the Second World War, when farmers had once again been legislated to produce hemp, the law began to change. Various Acts passed by the US Govt made the possession and use of marijuana difficult and ultimately illegal, till finally in 1970 the Controlled Substances Act was passed, classing marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug.( This category is reserved only for the most dangerous drugs.) Growing hemp, which has no drug effect also became illegal.The US Govt worked closely with the United Nations to develop international drug laws, and as a result the US set the standard for the rest of the world.
History
By the way…..Growing hemp, which has almost zero THC content, and is only
suitable for industrial use, is still illegal in
the US
History
A very strong and lucrative black market, estimated at approximately $141.8 billion
emerged and continues to grow
History
During this time of prohibition, research has continued.
And scientists have begun to speak outVery notably, Dr David Suzuki, in his documentary
Reefer Madness II
Individuals have been experimenting illegally, seeking medical benefits of this mysterious plant and have proven
testimonials of healing and relief
The Change
What changed? The Internet worldwide. People could research, enquire, talk, discuss and share
with anyone in the world! Testimonials of relief and healing were flooding in
from all over the globe, creating a situation,where, people looking for hope and healing,
began pressuring their governments for change.This pressure remains consistent.
What do Doctor’s say?
“We have been terribly and systematically misled for nearly 70 years in the United States, and I apologize for my own role in that.”
Dr. Sanjay GuptaCNN Chief Medical Correspondent
“I think most of us have come around
to believe that marijuana is hugely
beneficial when used correctly for
medicinal purposes.”
Dr. Oz Dr Mehmed Oz – The Dr Oz
Show
“It’s just not rational that adults
don’t have the choice of using
marijuana, but they do for alcohol.
Marijuana is less likely to be
addictive, it’s less likely to cause car accidents and birth
defects, it’s less likely to cause
domestic violence.”Dr. Richard
BesserABC Medical Correspondent
What are the Medical Uses?
CANCER – Look up Rick Simpson’s “Run From The Cure”
SEIZURES - Look up the CNN documentary on Charlotte Figi’s story
Lupus Tumour Alzheimer'sGlaucoma MS PainNausea MigrainesADDOCD Tourette’s Syndrome PTSDArthritis IBS MRSA
Let’s look at some numbers
Statistics – Medical Marijuana Canada
Health Canada states that there are 40,000 registered medical marijuana patients
In a separate Government of Canada survey on drug and alcohol use, of all those questioned on the use of marijuana,
420,000 admitted that they use marijuana for a medical reason. At 1 ounce per month average cost $200 per ounce
$84 million per year
Let’s look at some numbers
Statistics – Recreational Marijuana Canada
12.2% of Canadians use marijuana
Canadian population is 35,154,300
4,288,824
marijuana users in Canada
Let’s look at some numbers
Statistics – Medical Marijuana United States
Estimated 2,434,192 patients use medical marijuana in the U.S.Calculated at possible $200 per month patient use
$ 5.8 Billion US
Let’s look at some numbers
Statistics – Recreational Marijuana United States
19.8 million past month users in U.S.(drugabuse.gov)
An article in the Washington Post quotes a report by Greenwave Advisors estimating, if legalized, the U.S. marijuana industry could be
worth
$35 Billion by 2020
To put that into perspectiveThe NFL is worth $10 Billion
The whole U.S. confectionary market is worth $34 Billion
Let’s look at some numbers
Statistics – Recreational Marijuana Worldwide
There are an estimated 180.6 million marijuana users worldwide
The worldwide black market is estimated at
$141.80 Billion
Think the laws will ever change?
In Canada66% of those polled
Feel marijuana should be legalized and taxed
In the U.S.88% of those polled
Feel Medical Marijuana should be legal
58% support legalization and taxation
For an interesting list of supporters go to “Marijuana Majority”
About Marapharm
Marapharm Ventures Inc.
is a public company, established to invest in emerging markets
created by new rules and regulations in the medical and recreational marijuana industry.
The business model is to apply for and purchase licenses and facilities in strategic locations throughout North America
and other places in the world.
Marapharm Kelowna
A year and a half ago Marapharm began assembling people and property for the application and future build out of a Medical Marijuana facility in Kelowna, British Columbia. This is located in the Okanagan Valley, a one hour or so flight from Seattle or Vancouver. Several hundred thousand dollars has been invested before and since the application was submitted to become a licensed producer for Health Canada under the MMPR issued pursuant to the controlled Drugs Substance Act of Canada. Marapharm Kelowna intends to be positioned as a leader in the Canadian Marijuana Market. Marapharm Kelowna has an exceptional management team and it has 11 acres of land to accommodate expansion of the facilities for growth and for market share. Marapharm Kelowna is owned by a private company, Marapharm Inc. which in turn is a wholly owned division of Marapharm Ventures Inc., a public company.
Marapharm Las Vegas
Marapharm bought 6 acres of industrial land in the Apex Industrial Park in North Las Vegas,
Nevada and will build a Medical Marijuana facility. A provisional grow license is in place for
construction of a building of up to 70,000 square feet.
Plans are being prepared for final rounds of permitting
and construction will commence shortly.
Marapharm Denver
Marapharm Washington
Maragold Products
Maragold
Manufactures and markets hemp-based products, primarily.
A proven product line is being added and repackaged
for a new brand launch. Maragold
is a wholly owned division of Marapharm Ventures Inc.,
a public company.
Possible Liquidity
Marapharm Ventures Inc.
Trading on the CSEUnder the stock symbol
And on the FSEUnder the symbol 2MO
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Capitalization
Shares outstanding:35,348,698
Warrants @.75c:11,657,000
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