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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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Acne Awareness Month: Skin health and medical cannabis
Acne is estimated to affect approximately 95% of people aged between 11 and 30 years old and is the eighth most common skin disease worldwide. In the UK specifically, it’s one of the most common skin conditions, with the country in the top 10 globally for diagnoses in adolescents and young people. Our skin contains part of the endocannabinoid system, the complex cell-signalling network responsible for keeping our skin healthy by regulating important bodily processes like inflammation and oil (sebum) production.
7 min read
18.06.2026
Patrick Bawn
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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.
11 min read
22.08.2025
Sam North
Decoding Cannabis: Can CBD oil with THC help you sleep better?
A new gold-standard study found that a balanced CBD:THC oil may help people with chronic insomnia sleep longer, feel more rested, and function better the next day. With clear improvements in sleep quality, melatonin production, and morning alertness, the findings offer hope for patients who have tried other natural sleep aids without success.
8 min read
21.08.2025
Sam North
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.
5 min read
19.08.2025
Emily Ledger
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.
10 min read
19.08.2025
Lucy MacKinnon