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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: Over the limit, but not impaired? What the science shows
The UK (and many other countries) sets its drug-driving THC limit at 2 µg/L of blood, but is that a measure of impairment, or just detection? A 2026 simulator study found frequent cannabis users were no more impaired than non-users 12 to 15 hours after smoking, despite still exceeding that threshold. We decode what the research really shows, and why it is relevant for medical cannabis patients who are worried about getting behind the wheel.
8 min read
04.06.2026
Sam North
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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.
8 min read
19.05.2026
Sam North
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.
9 min read
12.05.2026
Patrick Bawn
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.
9 min read
04.05.2026
Sam North
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.
6 min read
21.04.2026
Sam North