Content Writer
Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a gold-standard NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism.
Leanne is a content writer at Releaf, where she writes about medical cannabis, the science behind it and the conditions it may help with. Her work is grounded in careful research and current clinical guidance with the aim of making information about medical cannabis clear and accessible. Before joining the team, she spent more than six years in digital journalism covering a wide range of topics at national publications. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and an NTJC diploma, the industry-standard qualification for UK journalists.
Prescription labels can be confusing, especially when they include abbreviations like OD or PRN. This guide outlines common instructions to help you take medication correctly and understand the key terms on your prescription.
CBG has been called the mother of all cannabinoids, but could it also be the most versatile? This blog explores new findings from a 2024 clinical review, highlighting how CBG may affect brain health, inflammation, infections, cancer, and pain. The research is still early, but the signals are encouraging, and human trials are now on the horizon.
As recognition of medical cannabis in the UK gradually improves, more people are becoming aware of the various compounds that contribute to the plant’s therapeutic effects. But while CBD and THC continue to hold on to the spotlight, there are a whole host of cannabinoids that receive less attention, including cannabinol (CBN). So, what is CBN? In this article, we’re covering everything you need to know.
HHC (hexahydrocannabinol) is a semi-synthetic cannabinoid sometimes sold online as a ‘legal’ alternative to THC. Here in the UK, it is illegal to produce, import, supply, and sell HHC under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 and the government plants to make it a Class B drug. HHC is not a prescribed or licensed medical cannabis product. In this guide, we explain what HHC is, how it's made, what it does in the body, and why it's not a safe or legal substitute for medical cannabis in the UK.
CBG (cannabigerol) is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant with promising potential for therapeutic use. Since its discovery in 1964, CBG has been the focus of many laboratory and animal studies. Although human clinical trials remain relatively limited, early research suggests CBG has significant potential across a range of health conditions, from easing anxiety to tackling antimicrobial resistance. Unlike THC, CBG does not produce a psychoactive high.
Starting any new treatment option can be slightly daunting, but this is especially true when it comes to medical cannabis. Thanks to the more than century-long campaign of cannabis prohibition and stigmatisation, there is still an undercurrent of misinformation and misunderstanding around this fascinating plant and its potential therapeutic benefits - even though it has been a legal treatment option here in the UK for almost six years.
For thousands of years, the main method of cannabis consumption has been smoking. But in recent years, as medical cannabis has become more prominent and consumers are generally looking for healthier alternatives, the dry herb vaporiser has been on the rise. So, how do they work? And importantly, are dry herb vaporisers worth it?
CBD and THC come from the same plant, but they work in different ways and serve different roles in treatment. This guide walks through how each interacts with the body, what they’re prescribed for, and how medical cannabis is accessed in the UK. If you’re exploring alternatives to conventional medication, this is a clear, evidence-based place to start.
Many medical cannabis products in the UK have undergone a process known as irradiation, but what is the difference between these and non-irradiated products? Here’s everything you need to know.
The time it takes for you to feel the effects of THC depends on the methods of administration as well as your own physiology. Fortunately, there are fast and slow-acting options, as well as ways to take low or high doses in order to facilitate control over the way your body reacts to your medicine.
With the truly monumental global shift that we are currently living through regarding both medicinal cannabis, and consumer CBD products, it should come as little wonder that people are becoming increasingly curious about the different cannabis extracts on offer. Cannabis oil is an often employed term that encompasses a huge range of both over-the-counter and prescribable products, all made from the same source: cannabis plants.
Taking THC oil for the first time can be a daunting process, especially for patients without any prior experience. Even if you have been prescribed THC oil for a long period, and feel comfortable administering it, you may find it useful to have up your knowledge base.
Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most abundant cannabinoid in the cannabis plant. It is the main ingredient that patients are looking to benefit from when accessing medical cannabis products through private prescriptions available in the UK.
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