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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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How Releaf’s veteran discount is helping UK veterans access legal medical cannabis treatment
Releaf has introduced a dedicated veteran discount to help UK Armed Forces veterans access legal medical cannabis treatment. The discount includes a cost-free Initial Consultation with a specialist clinician and three months of Releaf+ membership, supporting veterans with personalised, clinician-led care and ongoing support during the early stages of treatment.
The ABCs of SCRs: Accessing your Summary Care Record
When exploring medical cannabis as a treatment option in the UK, your journey begins with an essential step: a thorough evaluation of your eligibility. Here the clinical team have to establish a comprehensive understanding of your health history, which they do by asking for permission to access your health records, or your Summary Care Record (SCR).
Medical cannabis: Making the switch from smoke to vape
October marks the start of the annual national stop smoking drive. In the UK, specialist doctors who prescribe medicinal cannabis flowers to patients advise vaporising their daily dose. Patients must invest in a handheld or tabletop device (or both) to take their medication.
UK cannabis insights: The Releaf statistic series infographic
To get a deeper understanding of the medical cannabis industry in the UK, we’ve decided to investigate some of the key statistics that shape the cannabis landscape as we know it. The Releaf Medical Cannabis Statistic Series examined the impact of medical cannabis across three crucial domains: the economy, health, and society.
Thai government plans to scale back cannabis legalisation to medical-only
The Thai government has announced their intention to scale back cannabis legalisation in favour of regulations that support the use of cannabis as a medicine only. Newly elected Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party has announced his plan to implement these changes quickly within the next six months with the backing of his 11-party coalition government.