Most addiction specialists see promise in psychedelic treatments!

Most Addiction Specialists Support Legalized Therapeutic Psychedelics

A recent survey revealed how psychedelic therapy is viewed by medical professionals in the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.

Of the 145 respondents:

  • 64% believe that psychedelics show promise in treating substance use disorders
  • 82% agree that the drugs show promise in treating psychiatric disorders like depression
  • 75% were in favour of legalizing psychedelics for therapeutic uses

Interest is growing among patients too – the vast majority of specialist said they had discussed psychedelic experiences with at least one patient.

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US government studies ibogaine

Delix Therapeutics Partners with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to Advance Research on Non-Hallucinogenic Therapies to Treat Substance Use Disorders

Delix Therapeutics, a private Boston-based company, is partnering with The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to develop a treatment for substance abuse. The partnership will evaluate Delix’s non-hallucinogenic formulation of ibogaine, which has already shown promise of reducing alcohol- and heroin-seeking behavior.

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LOVE Pharma (LUV) To Acquire Microdoz Therapy Inc. To Expedite Study Of Psilocybin Assisted Treatment Of Cannabis Use Disorder

LOVE Pharma (LUV) To Acquire Microdoz Therapy Inc. To Expedite Study Of Psilocybin Assisted Treatment Of Cannabis Use Disorder

LOVE Pharma (LUV) signed a letter of intent to acquire Microdoz Therapy Inc. to accelerate a psilocybin trial for cannabis use disorder. Seems ironic considering that the company also sells THC and CBD oral strips!

 

LOVE Pharma Signs Letter Of Intent To Acquire 100% Interest In Microdoz Therapy Inc. To Expedite Pilot Study Of Psilocybin Assisted Treatment Of Cannabis Use Disorder With World Leading University

LOVE Pharma Signs Letter Of Intent To Acquire 100% Interest In Microdoz Therapy Inc. To Expedite Pilot Study Of Psilocybin Assisted Treatment Of Cannabis Use Disorder With World Leading University

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA (November 23, 2021) – LOVE Pharma Inc. (“LOVE” and or the “Company”)(CSE: LUV) (FSE: G1Q0), is pleased to announce that it has executed a Letter of Intent (”LOI”) to acquire 100% of MicroDoz Therapy Inc. (“MicroDoz”), which has an exclusive partnership and license with a world leading university to conduct a landmark study into the efficacy of psilocybin assisted treatment of cannabis use disorder. Upon the closing of the definitive agreement, the Company expects to release the details of the program and university partner.

This new partnership and development program will add to the Company’s comprehensive portfolio of intellectual property and further validate the Company’s effort to be a frontrunner in the psychedelics and therapeutics space.

Terms of the Deal:

  • $1,000,000 CAD payable in common shares of the Company subject to certain escrow provisions at a deemed price of $0.05 per share
  • 50% payable at closing of the proposed transaction which is anticipated to close in 30 days
  • Remaining 50% will be paid in four equal tranches over a 2-year period subject to the successful completion of certain milestones to be established in the definitive agreement

“LOVE’s existing portfolio is at the leading edge of innovation and our new product development will continue to build upon that foundation, aiming to establish new customer applications as we seek to define the psychedelics and therapeutics space,”  said Mr. Zach Stadnyk, LOVE President and CEO. “Science and efficacy are paramount to our strategy, as a result we seized the opportunity to acquire MicroDoz to expedite what will be a landmark study with a world leading university to establish our Biosynthetic Psilocybin Infused Oral Strip as a product with the highest standard of efficacy, establishing the highest level of consumer confidence.“

In addition, pursuant to the company’s stock option plan, the Company has issued 19,250,000 incentive stock options to certain officers, directors, employees, and consultants of the issuer exercisable at a price of $0.05 per share for a period of five (5) years, vesting immediately.


About Love Pharma Inc.

With a focus on the global sexual Health and Wellness markets, LOVE Pharma Inc. (CSE: LUV) (FSE: G1Q0) was founded in 2020, with a mission to bring to market innovative products that enhance sexual health and wellness while providing an improved quality of life.  LOVE Pharma Inc. holds exclusive licenses to produce market, package, sell, and distribute patent-protected therapeutic and pharmaceutical products throughout Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America.

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations

Telephone: 1 (604) 343-2977

E-mail: investors@love-pharma.com

www.love-pharma.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (together, “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the expressions “seeks”, “expects”, “believes”, “estimates”, “will”, “target” and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect the current expectations of the Company regarding future results or events and are based on information currently available to them. Certain material factors and assumptions were applied in providing these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release include, but are not limited to, the acquisition of MicroDoz and the timing of the acquisition, the possibility of success associated with the study, the ability of the Company to fulfill all conditions to closing, and the outcome and anticipated benefits of the acquisition. All forward-looking statements in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions; however, the Company can give no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized by certain specified dates or at all. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, a forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any such statement or to reflect new information or the occurrence of future events or circumstances except as required by securities laws. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. These forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Appreciated and Trinity and general market conditions, including COVID-19.

74 studies on 50 compounds

Cybin Announces Completion of 74 Pre-Clinical Psychedelic Molecule Studies

This week, Cybin Inc. (CYBN) completed its 74th preclinical study to advance its proprietary molecules, CYB003 and CYB004, toward clinical research.

The company has evaluated 50 novel compounds in its preclinical research, narrowing it down to four lead candidates. including CYB003 for alcohol use disorder and CYB004 for anxiety disorders. The formulations are showing faster onset times, shorter durations, high oral bioavailability, significant brain penetration, and less variability between subjects compared to classic psychedelics.

Human clinical trials are expected to commence early next year to work toward an Investigational New Drug (IND) status.

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Government-funded shroom trip?

Psilocybin Study for Tobacco Gets Federal Funding

After half a century, the US federal government has started funding psychedelic research again!

A researcher at Johns Hopkins University received a U01 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to fund a multi-site study on psilocybin for tobacco addiction, which will take place at Johns Hopkins, New York University, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The researcher, Dr. Matthew W. Johnson, noted that this is the first time a psychedelic study has received funding since the War on Drugs was declared in the 70s, marking a “new era in legitimacy of psychedelic science”.

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Treating meth addiction and brain damage

Revive Therapeutics Provides Update on Psychedelics Clinical Product Pipeline

Revive Therapeutics (RVV) is partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to conduct two exciting new psilocybin studies.

One study will research the effect of psilocybin on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and strokes, expanding on preclinical findings that psilocybin improved cognitive function in mice with TBI.

Revive will also conduct a Phase 1/2 clinical study to determine psilocybin’s impact on adults with methamphetamine use disorder. Both studies will begin patient enrollment by the end of the year.

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Replacing alcohol with mushrooms?

B.More Advances FDA Drug Trials using Psilocybin to Treat Alcoholism

70% of alcoholics relapse within a year of treatment. Could psilocybin change this?

A recent meta-analysis of the top six best-controlled studies found that patients were 59% more likely to abstain from alcohol use after completing psychedelic therapy. Why is it so effective? Essentially, psychedelics stimulate synaptic growth to “rewire” the brain and break bad habits.

A non-profit in New York called B.More is preparing to build on this research in a Phase 2/3 FDA trial, which will study psilocybin’s effect on alcohol use disorder (AUD).

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Psychedelic therapy retreat aims to use psilocybin to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI) in veterans

Ground-breaking research to explore the potential for psilocybin to treat traumatic brain injury

This Fall, Heroic Hearts Project will begin psychedelic therapy retreats in the Netherlands and Jamaica to study the effect of psilocybin on veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Many veterans sustain brain injuries during their service, which can lead to issues like anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. The retreats aim to study both the psychological and physiological impacts of psilocybin therapy.

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Revive Therapeutics brings psychedelic treatment and education to the Caribbean

Revive Collaborates With University of Health Sciences Antigua To Pioneer Clinical Research of Psychedelics

Revive Therapeutics Ltd. will partner with the University of Health Sciences Antigua (UHSA) to open a psychedelic treatment center in the Caribbean. The center will treat substance abuse disorders and other mental health conditions using Revive’s psilocybin oral thin film patch. As part of the agreement, UHSA will establish a Master’s in Psychedelic Medicine program for students wanting to learn more about the field.

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