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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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Fibromyalgia patient stories: real experiences with medical cannabis
Real patients share their experiences of taking prescribed medical cannabis for fibromyalgia at Releaf. Stories cover the journey from struggling with conventional treatments to finding relief through specialist-prescribed cannabis, including honest accounts of what worked, what was challenging, and how treatment changed daily life.
12 min read
11.06.2026
Patrick Bawn
Medical cannabis prices UK: Complete cost breakdown
Medical cannabis costs in the UK start from £99.99 for initial consultations, £7.99-£9.99 per gram for medical cannabis strains, and £74.99-£79.99 for THC vape, with Releaf+ membership reducing overall medical cannabis pricing by up to 20%. This guide explains how medical cannabis costs are structured, what affects pricing, and how to assess whether treatment fits within your budget.
9 min read
13.05.2026
Sam North
How Releaf patients buy THC medical cannabis legally online in the UK
In the UK, medical cannabis has been a legal treatment option since November 2018 (just over six years). Even so, a large proportion of the population remain unaware of how prescriptions for cannabis-based treatments are issued, and how patients buy medical cannabis in the UK.
11 min read
05.07.2025
Lucy MacKinnon
From sceptic to prescriber: Dr Ali on medical cannabis for ADHD
ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, and more adults are searching for support that actually works. We spoke to Releaf psychiatrist Dr Imran Ali about what's driving the shift, why access remains a challenge, and how medical cannabis is helping some patients reduce anxiety, improve focus, and feel more in control of their symptoms.
13 min read
01.08.2025
Sam North