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Discover general insights on medical cannabis, including benefits, usage tips, research updates, and expert advice for safe and effective treatment.

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When fear won’t let go: What a human-produced cannabinoid means for trauma reduction

Why do some people carry fear long after danger has passed, or react to safe situations in the same way as when they are in actual danger? A new cross-species study explores how 2-AG, a molecule in the brain’s endocannabinoid system, may influence trauma responses. The findings offer fresh insight into PTSD, fear generalisation, and the potential role of cannabinoid-based treatment.

6 min read
10.06.2025
Sam North

Real patient voices: Multiple sclerosis, medical cannabis, and me

Today marks the fourth instalment of our most recent series: ‘Medical cannabis and me: Real patient voices’, a space dedicated to highlighting first-hand accounts of Releaf patients using cannabis-based treatments to manage their health conditions. In this edition, we’re paying special attention to individuals who have turned to Releaf for MS symptom management.

9 min read
02.06.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

Beyond the physical: Understanding the emotional and cognitive impact of MS

MS isn’t just physical. Many people experience hidden symptoms like anxiety, depression, memory problems and brain fog - issues that often go unseen and untreated. This World MS Day, we’re highlighting the emotional and cognitive impact of MS, and why these symptoms deserve just as much care as the visible ones.

8 min read
30.05.2025
Sam North

World Digestive Health Day: Can medical cannabis support gut health?

Each year at the end of May, World Digestive Health Day is celebrated all around the globe. In honour of this important awareness campaign, we’re taking a closer look at the role of digestive health, and the potential benefits of medical cannabis for certain digestive health disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease.

8 min read
28.05.2025
Emily Ledger

Keeping patients safe: Clarifying legal and clinical claims in medical cannabis advocacy

Last month, Seed Our Future, a national campaign who raise awareness of UK cannabis law, published a report that discusses the differences between smoking and vaping prescribed cannabis. Advocacy efforts like this play a vital role in shaping public understanding and pushing for reform, but, they only serve patients well when the information they share is accurate.

10 min read
03.07.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

What is HHC: Is it legal or prescribed in the UK?

HHC is a synthetic cannabinoid with growing online hype but no clinical backing. 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 substitute for medical cannabis, especially under UK law.

10 min read
01.09.2025
Sam North

Real patient voices: How medical cannabis has helped alleviate digestive discomfort

If you’re an avid Releaf reader, you’ll know we recently started to share our patient’s voices on our blog, in the form of their testimonials, in our latest series ‘Medical cannabis and me: Real patient voices’. And considering next Wednesday its World Digestive Health Day, we thought it would be particularly fitting to pay special attention to those who’ve found relief in this area this week.

6 min read
19.05.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

Introducing Releaf’s on-screen support initiative for a more accessible patient experience

It’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) - a day dedicated to improving digital accessibility and inclusion. With around one billion people living with disabilities globally, and a world increasingly reliant on digital resources, digital accessibility has never been more important. To mark the 14th annual GAAD, we’re taking a closer look at our new In-Clinic Accessibility Layer - Releaf’s video-based dashboard support service.

5 min read
15.05.2025
Emily Ledger

Setting new standards: Releaf becomes a GMC designated body

Releaf is proud to announce that we are now a GMC designated body—one of the first medical cannabis clinics in the UK to achieve this prestigious status. This major milestone means we can directly oversee the professional standards of our prescribing doctors, ensuring our patients receive safe, regulated, and consistently high-quality care. It’s not just a badge of honour—it’s a commitment to clinical excellence and leadership in the medical cannabis industry.

5 min read
12.05.2025
Dr Sue Clenton

Decoding Cannabis: What the science says about menopause and medical cannabis

Menopause can bring complex physical and emotional symptoms that affect daily life. This Decoding Cannabis article explains how UK medical cannabis and CBD may help ease sleep issues, anxiety, and pain when used under clinical guidance. With UK regulation and medical oversight at its core, the piece highlights evidence, safety, and how cannabis may support women through the menopause transition

11 min read
08.05.2025
Sam North

Synthetic cannabis - what is it exactly, and is it dangerous?

Synthetic cannabis has nothing in common with real cannabis, despite the name. It’s an unregulated, dangerous class of drugs with unpredictable and often severe effects. In this blog, we break down the science, the history, and the human cost of synthetic cannabinoids like Spice and Black Mamba

10 min read
09.05.2025
Sam North

Brain fog: Can medical cannabis help?

Brain fog is a common symptom of a number of health conditions; however, it can also be associated with lifestyle factors, hormones, and some medications. In this article, we’re exploring the causes of brain fog, recommended ways of tackling its symptoms, and whether medical cannabis could be helpful.

7 min read
07.05.2025
Emily Ledger

UK music festivals recognise medical cannabis

While a lack of clear guidance has often led to unnecessary stress for medical cannabis patients, particularly when arranging travel plans or attending public events such as music festivals, things seem to be slowly improving. Several UK music festivals have provided medical cannabis guidance in the run-up to this year’s events. We’re taking a closer look at these considerations and how they represent a significant step in the wider acceptance of medical cannabis.

6 min read
30.04.2025
Emily Ledger

The largest-ever study on medical cannabis for cancer: The results revealed

Cancer reshapes lives in an instant, and for many, conventional treatments come with overwhelming side effects. In the largest study of its kind, researchers analysed over 10,000 pieces of scientific evidence to answer a vital question: can medical cannabis play a meaningful role in cancer care? From managing relentless pain and nausea to supporting sleep and emotional wellbeing, here’s what the science says - and where we go from here.

10 min read
29.04.2025
Sam North

Decoding Cannabis: Why thousands are replacing opioids with cannabis for pain relief

Opioids have long been the default for managing most chronic pain issues. Albeit powerful at targeting pain, many would argue they have been overly prescribed, and they are often alarmingly hard to come off. Yet quietly, another option has been slowly but surely making inroads in chronic pain treatment: medical cannabis.

10 min read
24.04.2025
Sam North

Earth Day special: Is cannabis natural?

Is medical cannabis natural? This Earth Day, explore the origins, environmental impact, and sustainability of cannabis-based medicines. Learn how plant-based treatments like medical cannabis fit into the natural vs synthetic medicine debate—and why they may be better for the planet.

9 min read
22.04.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

Decoding Cannabis: The science behind oral CBD absorption and bioavailability

In 2025, CBD oil is readily available in the UK - but how much of it is actually absorbed by the body when you take it orally? In this first instalment of our new blog series, ‘Decoding Cannabis’, we dissect a recent lab study that looks into one of the biggest issues with orally administered CBD oil - low rates of absorption.

8 min read
17.04.2025
Sam North