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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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Menopause Awareness Month: Shedding light on medical cannabis and the menopause

General | Medical Cannabis

October is known as the month of falling leaves, cosy jumpers, and the start of spooky season – but, what you may not have known is that October is also World Menopause Awareness Month, with Menopause Awareness Day taking place on the 18th.

9 min read
19.10.2023
Lucy MacKinnon

The ABCs of SCRs: Accessing your Summary Care Record

When exploring medical cannabis as a treatment option in the UK, your journey begins with an essential step: a thorough evaluation of your eligibility. Here the clinical team have to establish a comprehensive understanding of your health history, which they do by asking for permission to access your health records, or your Summary Care Record (SCR). 

7 min read
06.10.2023
Lucy MacKinnon

Medical cannabis: Making the switch from smoke to vape

October marks the start of the annual national stop smoking drive. In the UK, specialist doctors who prescribe medicinal cannabis flowers to patients advise vaporising their daily dose. Patients must invest in a handheld or tabletop device (or both) to take their medication.

14 min read
06.10.2023
Editorial Team

UK cannabis insights: The Releaf statistic series infographic

To get a deeper understanding of the medical cannabis industry in the UK, we’ve decided to investigate some of the key statistics that shape the cannabis landscape as we know it. The Releaf Medical Cannabis Statistic Series examined the impact of medical cannabis across three crucial domains: the economy, health, and society.

4 min read
19.10.2023
Lucy MacKinnon