Releaf Blog
Discover helpful insights on health, wellness, and medical cannabis in our blogs. Explore practical articles covering general medical cannabis info, tips for staying well, and how medical cannabis can assist with specific health conditions.
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Experts Explain: Not what the doctor ordered. Why smoking medical cannabis is harmful
At Releaf, we’re keen to share our Expert’s insights, especially those that explain the benefits of vaping medical cannabis, and why the UK medical cannabis law is the way it is - and that’s exactly what we’re doing in this blog.
Experts Explain: Not what the doctor ordered. Why smoking medical cannabis is harmful
At Releaf, we’re keen to share our Expert’s insights, especially those that explain the benefits of vaping medical cannabis, and why the UK medical cannabis law is the way it is - and that’s exactly what we’re doing in this blog.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating women’s contributions to medicine and science
Women’s History Month takes place every March, offering an opportunity to celebrate the important contributions of women to societies around the world. From scientific discoveries and life-changing inventions to driving social change, women have always played a vital role in the betterment of society. However, their achievements have so often been unrecognised and uncredited. So, in honour of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating women’s contributions to medicine and science. **
95.4% of women reported effective medical cannabis treatment: Releaf survey findings for International Women’s Day 2026
In November 2025, Releaf commissioned the largest UK medical cannabis patient survey ever conducted (1,669 responses). This cohort analysis examines women treated for conditions such as endometriosis, menopause symptoms, severe period pain, and PMDD, covering reported treatment effectiveness, speed of perceived benefit, quality of life changes, daily functioning, side effects, stigma, and confidence using prescribed medication in public and when travelling.
How UK medical cannabis delivery works (and why delays sometimes happen) in 2026
Medical cannabis delivery in the UK follows strict legal safeguards. Most prescriptions arrive within 2 to 5 working days, but compliance rules and courier regulations can occasionally extend timelines. Here’s how the process works, why licensed couriers are required, and what happens if a delivery is missed.