Medical Marijuana Inc.'s HempMedsPX Represents Awa

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC Pink:MJNA) is pleased to inform shareholders and the general public that HempMedsPX – a corporate portfolio company of Medical Marijuana, Inc. and the exclusive master distributor and contracted marketing company for CannaVest Corp. and Medical Marijuana, Inc. – is honored to announce that HempMedsPX™ represented the Michigan Medical Marijuana Conference "Green Cup" judging contest award winner held in Traverse City. The CBD rich hemp-based oil was recognized with the Highest Concentrate award. This is the second consecutive major industry accolade HempMedsPX™ represented in this category. HempMedsPX™ also represented the 2013 High Times Cannabis Cup award winner for Highest CBD Concentrate.

"It is always a pleasure to associate with the cannabidiol friendly community of Michigan and an honor to represent the Michigan Medical Marijuana Conference's award winner for Highest CBD Concentrate. To say that we are thrilled at the industry's overwhelming response of record high levels of CBD concentration in the products that HempMedsPX's markets would be an understatement. As a legal alternative with no psychoactive effects, we look forward to working with local dispensaries, non-dispensary outlets and care givers to provide some of the best CBD products available," said Charles Vest, VP of Communications for HempMedsPX.

These innovative products are available to people and pets in more than 40 countries and can be purchased directly at:

These CBD products will be seen much more frequently in upcoming documentaries and in the news. The company was also recently featured by top ranked Hispanic news broadcast Univision http://bit.ly/1hqgWpb and on Fox News' Geraldo at Large program. HempMedsPX's™ innovative CBD products will be showcased by the BBC to worldwide viewers in a future broadcast.

About HempMedsPX

HempMedsPX offers mainstream marketing, sales, customer service, and logistics for the cannabis industry. HempMedsPX is a corporate portfolio company of Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC Pink:MJNA) and the exclusive master distributor and contracted marketing company for CannaVest Corp. (OTC:CANV) and Medical Marijuana Inc. In addition to handling sales and distribution, HempMedsPX is the communication hub for the Medical Marijuana Inc. portfolio of companies.

About Medical Marijuana, Inc.

Our mission is to be the premier cannabis and 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 CannaVest Corp.

CannaVest Corp. is in the business of investing and developing hemp-based cannabinoid companies. CannaVest Corp. also develops, produces, markets and sells end-consumer products to the nutraceutical industry containing the hemp plant extract, cannabidiol (CBD). Additionally, the company resells—to third parties—raw product acquired by CannaVest Corp. pursuant to the company's supply relationships in Europe. CannaVest Corp. seeks to take advantage of an emerging worldwide trend to re-energize the production of industrial hemp and to foster its many uses for consumers. Cannabinoids (cannabidiol/CBD) are natural constituents of the hemp plant, and CBD is derived from hemp stalk and seed. Additional information is available from OTCMarkets.com or by visiting CannaVest.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.

FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the Safe Harbor created by those sections. This material contains statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Medical Marijuana, Inc. to be materially different from the statements made herein.

LEGAL DISCLOSURE

Medical Marijuana, Inc., CannaVest Corp., and HempMedsPX do not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA). These companies do grow, sell and distribute hemp-based products and are involved with Federally Legal Distribution of Medical Marijuana-based products within certain international markets.

For further information, please contact: Investor relations contact: Stuart T. Smith SmallCapVoice.Com, Inc. P. 512-267-2430 Corporate Contact: Medical Marijuana, Inc. Toll Free: 888-OTC-MJNA (888-682-6562) www.medicalmarijuanainc.com www.facebook.com/mjnainc