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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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Pride, PTSD, and plant-based approaches
Each year in June, LGBTQ+ Pride events take place around the world. These events offer an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, honour their contributions, and recognise the ongoing struggle for equality. But June also marks PTSD Awareness Month and, as these two important events coincide, it is important to recognise the increased rates of PTSD among LGBTQ+ individuals, understand the reasons behind this, and improve awareness of available treatment options.
10 min read
24.06.2026
Sam North
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Real patient voices: Managing medical cannabis and work
This blog is the ninth in our Real Patient Voices series, spotlighting the stories of Releaf patients across the UK. In this edition, we explore how medical cannabis can be used while working, and how patients like Daisy, Lisa, and Ryan maintain employment, productivity, stigma, and self-advocacy with prescribed cannabis treatments.
10 min read
02.09.2025
Lucy MacKinnon
When patients turn to medical cannabis: Insights from Releaf’s data
From lunchtime sign-ups to end-of-month prescriptions, our latest data analysis reveals when and why patients choose medical cannabis with Releaf.
7 min read
29.08.2025
Lucy MacKinnon
Decoding Cannabis: Is medical cannabis effective for period pain?
Can cannabis really help with period pain? We break down a 2022 review exploring THC, CBD, and the science behind medical cannabis for menstrual cramps.
9 min read
28.08.2025
Sam North
What makes Releaf patients smile? Celebrating Happiness Happens Month with you
With so many sad things going on in the world, it can often be hard to stop and appreciate the small things that make us smile. But that’s what Happiness Happens Month is all about. In honour of this much-needed month of celebration, we’re taking a look at what keeps Releaf’s patients feeling positive and happy - and what we can do to help.
5 min read
27.08.2025
Emily Ledger