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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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Decoding Cannabis: what the first placebo-controlled cannabis migraine trial means for patients in 2026
The first randomised, placebo-controlled trial of vaporised cannabis for migraine attacks has finally been published. Researchers at UC San Diego compared THC, CBD, a balanced combination, and placebo across 247 treated migraines. The balanced ratio came out clearly ahead, with sustained benefit at 24 and 48 hours and no serious adverse events. We unpack what the trial proves, where it falls short, and how the results sit alongside Releaf's UK patient survey data on medical cannabis for migraine.
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Decoding Cannabis: what the first placebo-controlled cannabis migraine trial means for patients in 2026
The first randomised, placebo-controlled trial of vaporised cannabis for migraine attacks has finally been published. Researchers at UC San Diego compared THC, CBD, a balanced combination, and placebo across 247 treated migraines. The balanced ratio came out clearly ahead, with sustained benefit at 24 and 48 hours and no serious adverse events. We unpack what the trial proves, where it falls short, and how the results sit alongside Releaf's UK patient survey data on medical cannabis for migraine.
What the UK’s largest active medical cannabis patient survey revealed about gastroenterological conditions
96.1% of UK gastroenterological patients surveyed in Releaf’s 2025 medical cannabis survey said their prescribed medical cannabis treatment was effective at managing their symptoms, 97.4% reported improvements in their overall quality of life, and 98.7% said they would recommend medical cannabis treatment to someone with a similar qualifying condition.
International Nurses Day 2026: What role do medical cannabis nurses play in patient care?
International Nurses Day 2026 allows us to celebrate the incredible efforts nurses make to ensure patients feel supported throughout their treatment journey. In this article, we explore how Releaf’s medical cannabis nurses offer personalised follow-up care and practical guidance to help patients feel more confident after receiving their prescription.
94.4% of patients with sleep conditions report effective treatment: results from the UK’s largest medical cannabis survey
Based on UK patient data from 329 respondents within a wider survey of 1,669 participants, 94.4% say medical cannabis is effective for sleep-related conditions, with 82% noticing changes within the first week and 97.9% experiencing improved quality of life. The findings come from the largest ever survey of active UK medical cannabis patients.