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Can you overdose on medical cannabis? Here’s what you need to know
Medical cannabis safety is built on personalised prescribing, careful titration, and ongoing clinical oversight. While fatal THC overdoses have never been recorded, taking too much THC can cause uncomfortable side effects. Learn how Releaf’s patient-first approach helps minimise risks and keeps treatment safe and effective.
How to dispose of used medical cannabis products in the UK
Access to medical cannabis in the UK feels like a spectacle, but it is possible, and it’s easier than you think. But once your prescription has been granted and your medications are finally in your possession, it’s the practical things that might begin to grab your attention. Questions like: “How do I dispose of my medical cannabis products?” might spring to mind - but don’t worry we’re here to provide you with the right answers.
Real Patient Voices: Never Give Up
In honour of Never Give Up Day, we share the inspiring voices of Releaf patients who have turned to medical cannabis to manage PTSD, depression, anxiety, and grief.
How Releaf keep patient data safe
At Releaf, we know how critical online safety is. We’ve implemented numerous procedures and protocols to ensure our patients remain safe, and their privacy is protected and secure, throughout every step of their journey.
Think our grass could be greener? Here’s how to switch to Releaf
Are you a medical cannabis patient in the UK that’s unhappy with the service your current clinic provides? Discover Releaf’s seamless transition process and experience UK-grown prescribed cannabis options, extensive clinical expertise, and an innovate all-in-one patient focused platform by making one simple switch.
Ring Ring... Releaf is calling: Introducing our new callback feature
Releaf’s new callback feature means you no longer need to wait on hold. Press the star key while in the queue, and we will save your place and call you back as soon as we are free. It is a simple change designed to give you more time for the things that matter, without missing the support you need from our Patient Support Team.
Decoding Cannabis: Could CBG become the most versatile cannabinoid in medicine?
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.
CBC in medical cannabis: What it is and why it matters
Around the world, a growing number of people are becoming aware of the potential health benefits of cannabis and its derivatives. Cannabinoids like CBD and THC are becoming increasingly recognised for their therapeutic properties, but knowledge of other cannabis compounds, such as cannabichromene (CBC) often remains limited. We’re on a mission to inform you about this lesser-known cannabinoid - so, let’s learn!
Travel Tuesday: Planes, trains, and ferries - travelling across the UK with medical cannabis
Travelling with medical cannabis in the UK is straightforward if you know the rules and prepare in advance. From carrying your medication in its original packaging to having your prescription and travel certificate ready, this Travel Tuesday guide covers best practices for buses, trains, ferries, and domestic flights. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check official guidance before travelling.
Medical cannabis treatment for personality disorders in the UK
Have you ever felt emotions so intensely that you’re unsure of yourself, or someone else’s intentions? Or perhaps you’ve struggled to find the right balance between wanting to get close to someone and letting them in, while still keeping them at an arm’s length to protect yourself just in case. While this is something most experience occasionally, for people with personality disorders this push and pull is a daily, sometimes even hourly, occurrence. An occurrence that plagues their reality, every single day - affecting their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and their way of relating to others.
Reaching 5.5 million with one message: Releaf - Let’s Rethink Healthcare
We’ve recently launched our Let’s Rethink Healthcare campaign in motorway service stations and shopping centre washroom facilities nationwide. In just a four-week period, 5.5 million people will see our adverts and discover medical cannabis is not only legal here in the UK, but accessible too.
The price of medical cannabis in the UK: Releaf’s costs explained
When prospective patients start to explore the world of medical cannabis, pricing strategies or how much medical cannabis costs are often at the forefront of their minds. This is completely understandable considering that to establish whether medical cannabis may be the right option for you, you need to know if it's within your budget, and therefore, the price of medical cannabis in the UK.
How Releaf patients buy THC medical cannabis legally online in the UK
In the UK, medical cannabis has been a legal treatment option since November 2018 (just over six years). Even so, a large proportion of the population remain unaware of how prescriptions for cannabis-based treatments are issued, and how patients buy medical cannabis in the UK.
From sceptic to prescriber: Dr Ali on medical cannabis for ADHD
ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, and more adults are searching for support that actually works. We spoke to Releaf psychiatrist Dr Imran Ali about what's driving the shift, why access remains a challenge, and how medical cannabis is helping some patients reduce anxiety, improve focus, and feel more in control of their symptoms.
Decoding Cannabis: Why schizophrenia is a red flag for medical cannabis
New research from Denmark has uncovered a striking connection between cannabis use disorder (CUD) and schizophrenia, with up to 30% of cases in young men potentially linked to heavy, unregulated recreational use. In this blog, we break down what the study found, how it informs Releaf’s prescribing approach, and why safeguarding vulnerable groups is essential to safe and ethical medical cannabis treatment.
What Is CBN? A Quick Guide to Cannabinol
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.
Releaf’s medical cannabis survey: Coming soon to an inbox near you
All too often, the conversations that surround medical cannabis are based on assumptions and shaped by those who’ve never used it. When assumptions dominate, misunderstanding follows. Misunderstanding breeds uncertainty, and uncertainty breeds stigma. That’s something we want to change.
Help a friend, feel the reward: International Day of Friendship
When it comes to our health, it’s often the voices of those who know us best that guide us forward. This International Day of Friendship, we highlight how personal connection, and personal recommendation through Releaf’s Refer-a-Friend scheme is helping real individuals here in the UK support the ones they love.
Medical cannabis, the DVLA and prescribed medicines
Despite medical cannabis being legal in the UK for almost six years, there is still confusion— and mixed messages—around the rights and responsibilities of patients when it comes to driving with their prescription.
Decoding Cannabis: Can cannabis suppress tumour growth?
Can cannabis actually help suppress tumours? From brain and breast cancer to colon and lung models, the lab results are intriguing, but far from conclusive. In this Decoding Cannabis blog, we explore the latest preclinical studies on THC, CBD, and synthetic cannabinoids, compare them with other natural compounds, and share what UK patients battling cancer are prescribed UK medical cannabis for right now.
Behind the blue line: Educating police on medical cannabis rights in the UK
What happens if you’re stopped by police while using prescribed cannabis? Six years since legalisation, confusion still reigns - so we decided to do something about it. Find out how Releaf is helping educate law enforcement, one conversation at a time. Because medical cannabis patients deserve clarity, dignity, and protection.
90,000 interactions. One clinic. Medical cannabis matters
Thousands of people are taking their health into their own hands - are you one of them? From prescription ordering to eligibility checks, this data-driven snapshot reveals just how many are turning to Releaf for trusted medical cannabis support. Discover what the numbers really say - and what they mean for you.
Online cannabis dispensaries in the UK: How they really work
In the UK, getting a medical cannabis prescription isn’t like popping down to the chemist. This blog breaks down how online cannabis dispensaries actually work, why your meds can take a few days to arrive, and how Releaf ensures safe, consistent delivery every time (even during a snowy Christmas). From regulation to real people, we explain what’s really going on behind the scenes.
Finding a medical cannabis specialist near you
Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK for the treatment of a wide range of conditions since 2018. Yet, many prospective patients may not know how to access this potentially life-changing medication. In this article, we’ll help you answer common queries such as, “Where can I find a medical cannabis doctor near me?” and “Is there a medical cannabis dispensary near me?”.