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Sam North
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, the yearly yearning to pack your bags, hit the road and hopefully escape the winter blues.
But for Releaf patients new to medical cannabis, the idea of travelling with something that has been heavily stigmatised for so long can be quite daunting. That said, medical cannabis is a fully legal treatment option here in the UK and also in many of the popular destinations that we Brits flock to when the temperatures drop, and the gloom sets in.
So, if you're planning a winter retreat, here's what you need to know about travelling with medical cannabis.
Yes, as long as you are a legal UK medical cannabis patient, you can travel anywhere in the UK with your medication - whether that be medical cannabis flower or medical cannabis oil. That said, there are a few caveats that patients need to grasp before travelling.
That is very much dependent on where you are planning to travel to.
Medical cannabis is slowly becoming more recognised and legalised globally, and if you have booked a trip to a country where medical cannabis is legal, then it is usually possible to travel with your medication. But if you are planning to go to a country that has not yet legalised medical cannabis, then unfortunately, you will most likely not be able to take your medication with you.
Again, even if you are legally allowed to take your prescribed medical cannabis to your overseas destination, there are a few things worth understanding beforehand.
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Am I eligible?Sam North, a seasoned writer with over five years' experience and expertise in medicinal cannabis, brings clarity to complex concepts, focusing on education and informed use.
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