National Reading Day: Medical cannabis resources
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Emily Ledger
Every year on the 23rd of January, National Reading Day is recognised - a campaign to encourage a lifelong habit of reading from childhood to adulthood. In honour of this important annual event, we’re highlighting the valuable resources produced by Releaf medical cannabis clinic and other sources that aim to improve patient and public awareness of medical cannabis.
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What is National Reading Day?
National Reading Day is a national event celebrated across the United States on the 23rd of January. It aims to kick off the new year with an emphasis on the importance of reading and education. While the day is not officially recognised in the UK, the sentiment behind the campaign remains as important as ever. Each year, there are a number of ways to participate, from reading events and book donations to book clubs and community promotions.
In 2025, we want to highlight the importance of being properly informed about your health and the potential options for effective treatments. At Releaf, we are dedicated to providing accurate and helpful resources for patients and the general public alike regarding the use of medical cannabis in the UK.
So, let’s take a closer look at the educational resources we’ve put together - and some of the comprehensive guides put out by other organisations and experts:
Medical cannabis education at Releaf
Releaf medical cannabis clinic officially launched in the UK in February 2024 - but, we’ve been busy behind the scenes creating content for much longer than that.
Making medical cannabis more accessible and improving patient education has always been integral to Releaf, and so far, we’ve published over 315 blogs and 257 educational articles to achieve this goal, sharing valuable and reliable medical cannabis information and education.
The Releaf blog
Our blog section is updated regularly with helpful insights, not only on medical cannabis and its potential uses, but on health and wellness in general. We explore tips for supporting your mental and physical health, relevant legislation and regulations relating to the medical cannabis industry, and how medical cannabis can assist in the treatment of specific health conditions.
Each of our blogs is written by medical cannabis specialists, proofed for compliance, and if needed, reviewed by one of our expert clinicians to ensure the utmost accuracy. So, whether you’ve been wondering, “is medical cannabis legal in the UK?”, “can I drive when using medical cannabis?”, or “how to get a medical cannabis prescription in the UK”, our educational blogs have the answers you need.
Releaf’s educational resources
Releaf’s cannabis education pages offer valuable resources to expand your cannabis knowledge:
- Our ‘Cannabis 101’ page covers all the essentials of cannabis, allowing you to empower yourself with a deeper understanding of this incredible plant.
- Stay informed about UK medical cannabis legislation with the latest updates on laws and regulations in the UK at our ‘Legislation’ page.
- Dive deeper into the world of medical cannabis with our Cannabis Education series. Our ‘Medical Cannabis’ section explores the therapeutic applications of cannabis-based medicines.
- Our ‘Travel’ guides offer support for navigating the ins and outs of travelling with medical cannabis while our ‘Studies & Research’ articles highlight the most groundbreaking medical cannabis research from around the world.
- Explore the experiences of our current patients on our ‘Patient Stories’ page and get the answers to your most pressing questions at our ‘FAQs’ section.
- Finally, our ‘Glossary’ page breaks down some of the most important terms and phrases associated with medical cannabis.
Valuable sources for educational information on cannabis-based medicines
We strive to be provide as many valuable insights as possible into the world of medical cannabis. But we also recognise the amazing work done by a number of other organisations and experts in the field.
Take the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), for example. This organisation brings together businesses an groups from across the UK to promote the potential of medical cannabis and other causes related to hemp and CBD. As part of its mission to improve access to regulated cannabis products for health, the environment, and the economy, the CIC regularly publishes valuable resources and guidance for patients and supporters alike.
Final thoughts
Providing educational resources is one of the most important things we can do to further drive the medical cannabis sector in the UK. Accurate information, such as the guides and books published by the CIC and our comprehensive educational blogs and articles, are invaluable in raising public and patient awareness around the incredible potential of the cannabis plant and its medicinal applications.
If you’d like to learn more about accessing medical cannabis in the UK, take a look at our medical cannabis eligibility checker. Our expert clinical staff are always on hand to guide your medical cannabis journey and ensure your treatment is handled safely and effectively.
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Emily, an accomplished content writer with a specialisation in cannabis and alternative health, leverages her five years in the sector to enhance education and diminish stigma around medicinal cannabis use.
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