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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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UK cannabis attitudes in 2026: YouGov data and what real patients experience
The UK remains divided on cannabis in 2026, according to new YouGov data. When compared with insights from the UK’s largest medical cannabis patient survey, a different picture begins to emerge, highlighting the gap between public perception and real patient experience.
What is the difference between medical cannabis and recreational weed?
With the introduction of legal medical cannabis in November 2018, here in the UK one question on the lips of many is: "What exactly is the difference between medical cannabis and recreational weed?". And a valid question it is!
Indica vs Sativa differences: what the newest research reveals about these classifications
The traditional distinction between indica vs sativa strains has shaped how medical cannabis patients and recreational weed users think about marijuana for decades. Modern research shows terpene profiles and cannabinoid ratios matter far more than these labels. This guide explains what science says about the sativa vs indica differences, and how the specialists doctors who make up Releaf’s world-class clinical team match patients with the right treatment.
Attending UK music festivals with medical cannabis
Medical cannabis has now been legal in the UK for over five years. Yet, there remains significant uncertainty around the rules and regulations for using cannabis-based medicines in public spaces. As summer slowly approaches, we’re taking a look at the guidelines for attending UK music festivals with a medical cannabis prescription.
Understanding medical cannabis and ADHD
An estimated 2.6 million people are living with ADHD in the UK and diagnoses are on the rise as general awareness of neurodivergent disorders grows. At the same time, many patients are reporting benefits from medical cannabis, with ADHD now one of the most common conditions for which it is prescribed.