Releaf Blog
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: does cannabis cause cognitive decline? What a 44-year study found
A major Danish study followed more than 5,000 men for over four decades to understand how cannabis use affects cognitive decline. The findings challenge common assumptions, showing no evidence of accelerated decline. But what does this actually mean for your brain health over time?
Can medical cannabis oil help me?
Medical cannabis has been a legal treatment option in the UK for just shy of six years now. However, it’s only within the past twelve months that the UK media has started to embrace the therapeutic potential of this remarkable plant, and its derivatives. This has recently led to a marked shift in public opinion and understanding of cannabis-based treatments.
Who uses medical cannabis in the UK?
Medical cannabis was legalised almost 6 years ago as an alternative treatment option for a large volume of health conditions when conventional approaches have proved ineffective.
Why medical cannabis is not prescribed for schizoaffective disorder in the UK
Medical cannabis has been prescribed for a wide range of conditions in the UK since the legislation of cannabis-based treatments on the 1st of November 2018. Since then, tens of thousands of patients have received a prescription for cannabis-based medicines; however, there are several conditions, including schizoaffective disorder, for which medical cannabis is not considered a suitable option. But why is this?
How to take medical cannabis oil
Today, we continue our 'New Patient' blog series in the same vein, but this time, we'll give a brief (but in-depth) overview of how medical cannabis is taken and why sublingual administration is the most commonly prescribed method.