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Sam North

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Royal Australian Navy - 👉 Bachelor of Electronic and Communications Engineering

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Releaf, Business Of Cannabis, CPD, Cannabis Now Magazine, High Times, Cookies Seeds, Fast Buds, MSNL, Paradise Seeds, Premium Cultivars

Sam North is a content writer at Releaf, specialising in medical cannabis, digital health, and patient education within a UK regulatory framework. After a decade immersed in the cultivation side of the cannabis industry, Sam moved into digital in 2020. He worked across the recreational space with seed companies, CBD brands, and cannabis publications, before transitioning into the medical cannabis sector in early 2023 and joining Releaf in April of that year. Today, his work spans both content and SEO, with a focus on how the two support patient understanding and long-term organic growth. He writes and shapes educational content, research breakdowns, and patient-facing web copy, ensuring it is clear, clinically accurate, and aligned with UK compliance requirements. At Releaf, Sam’s focus is on making medical cannabis more understandable and accessible to patients, while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, compliance, and trust.

Releaf articles

Finding the right CBD dose for sleep and anxiety relief

Anxiety disorders and the impact sleep can and does have on them are well-documented. While there are many conventional methods available for addressing these issues, evidence is mounting that Cannabidiol (CBD) could be an effective partner in helping reduce the symptoms of anxiety disorders and improving sleep quality.

Getting a medical cannabis card for multiple sclerosis

MS is a degenerative, inflammation-based condition that attacks the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. In the simplest of terms, it disrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body and can lead to issues with movement, sensation, and cognition.

The science behind Sativa - what effects does it offer?

Cannabis strains are split into three main categories: Sativa, Indica, and hybrids (which are a combination of the two), with each particular strain offering its own unique set of effects. And while the current science is pointing towards the fact that cannabis effects may be far more nuanced than the simple Indica/Sativa split, most Sativa cultivars do seem to provide more cerebral stimulation, uplifting energy, and clarity than Indica dominant options. Or at least, that’s what hundreds of years' worth of anecdotal evidence points to, anyway. 

CBD product types & the entourage effect: Isolate vs broad vs full spectrum

Choosing the right CBD product isn’t just about preference — it can shape how strongly you feel the effects. This guide explains the differences between isolate, broad-spectrum and full-spectrum CBD, how each is made, and what research says about their benefits. We also cover the entourage effect, extraction methods, product quality checks, and how to find the best CBD type for your goals, whether you're new to cannabidiol or ready to try a more advanced formulation.

The terpenes to avoid for anxiety reduction

While you may have not heard of terpenes, you have definitely experienced the impact they have on the world around us. Terpenes are natural compounds that are produced by a massive range of plants (and some animals), cannabis included. They are what give cannabis its distinctive aroma and flavour, but recent research into the exact role they play shows that they may also have an impact on the medicinal qualities of each specific strain.

A complete guide to the medical administration of cannabinoids

The cannabis plant contains over 110 cannabinoids occurring naturally, providing potentially potent and distinct benefits for mind and bodily functions. Thanks to the recent explosion in cannabis legality, researchers are finally gaining the type of access they need to delve into the vast potential of these compounds for medical applications. 

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