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Find answers to frequently asked questions about medical cannabis, along with articles covering usage, benefits, regulations, and patient insights.
When we discuss the 'strength' (or potency) of a given medical cannabis cultivar, it is easy to fall into the trap of simply looking at the THC levels. This is only one part of the picture - but a crucial one, nonetheless.
From the very start of cannabis stigmatisation and prohibition, hemp was unfairly lumped into the same category as 'marijuana,' 'weed,' or even the evocative 'ganja,’
Last week, we launched our brand new, built-from-the-ground-up Releaf Patient Portal. We have invested over £2 million into this bespoke piece of tech, and it's been a long time in the making.
Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018, but there is still a lot of confusion and misinformation out there around its regulation and the rights of medical cannabis patients.
Just started medical cannabis treatment with Releaf? A little confused about what is the most effective way to take your Releaf medical cannabis flower or oil?
As we progress into the New Year, thousands of people around the country (and the world) are embracing lifestyle changes, from cutting back on their alcohol intake for Dry January to setting targets for improving their mental health.
Here at Releaf, we understand that getting your medication quickly, safely, discreetly, and tracked from dispatch to delivery is one of the most important aspects of every patient's medical cannabis treatment journey.
Cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) are now prescribed in a variety of forms in the UK. But one product type you won’t find in the formulary is cannabis resin.
The hectic festive season is finally drawing to a close, which can only mean one thing: hundreds of thousands of people across the country will be taking part in Dry January.
Why don’t we let patients choose their cannabis medicine from a menu? It’s a question that new patients sometimes ask, and it’s worth unpacking.
Along with adapting to a whole new treatment option, patients just starting with medical cannabis treatment can sometimes find themselves feeling a little inundated by the terminology, acronyms, and jargon that accompany their treatment plan. One of the key terms for new patients to get their head around is MDT: Multidisciplinary Team.
Growing awareness and acceptance of cannabis-based products has been on the rise in recent years. In addition to a flourishing CBD consumer market, medical cannabis has become increasingly accessible to patients with a variety of health concerns.
If you’re new to medical cannabis treatment, it’s natural to have concerns about its safety, particularly regarding its potential psychoactive effects.
With the holiday season less than two weeks away, we want to make sure each and every Releaf patient is well-prepared for the slight changes to our normal operating schedule - and the minor adjustments to medication delivery during this year's festive period.
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, the yearly yearning to pack your bags, hit the road and hopefully escape the winter blues.
The days are drawing in and Christmas is right around the corner. Many of us will be working our way down Christmas lists, trying to find the perfect presents for our loved ones.
Human Rights Day is an annual event that celebrates of the anniversary of the introduction of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
More people throughout the UK are looking for alternative options to manage long-term health conditions.
Finding the right dose of THC and CBD (and other cannabinoids) isn't always as straightforward as some patients would like it to be. Everyone reacts at least slightly differently to medical cannabis flower and oil options, and finding the most effective dose can involve some trial and error.
Medical cannabis has been a legal treatment option in the UK since November 1, 2018, but it has only become more 'popular' in the past year or so.
Challenges like record-high waiting lists and the rising prevalence of chronic conditions are prompting interest in alternative treatment options, including medical cannabis.
November is National COPD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and the prevention and treatment of chronic lung disease. In honour of this important event, we’re taking a closer look at the relationship between medical cannabis and chronic lung disease and answering the question: “Can I vape medical cannabis if I have COPD?”
Medical cannabis treatment is quite an individual process, which means there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of how often you should see your doctor. Each and every patient we see here at Releaf responds at least slightly differently to their treatment protocol. This is the main reason our world-class clinical team takes such a personalised approach to each patient's care and why it is essential that all patients see their doctor regularly.
Here at Releaf, medical cannabis oil is the second most commonly prescribed cannabis-based medication, right after medical cannabis flower - so to continue our 'New Patient' blog series, we are focusing on all things medical cannabis oil.
