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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114 patients picked up the phone: Inside the first four months of Releaf Protect legal helpline data
In the first four months of 2026, 114 Releaf patients picked up the phone to the Releaf Protect legal helpline. Across employment disputes, criminal procedure questions, and roadside concerns, the data reveals the everyday reality of being a legal medical cannabis patient in a system still catching up with the law.
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Seized cannabis repurposed for research in Thai/UK operation
Following a joint Thai/UK customs operation, over two tonnes of confiscated cannabis are being redirected to medical research. It's an unusual yet symbolic shift in how governments are choosing to handle cannabis: not as mere contraband, but as a potential public health asset.
Decoding Cannabis: Can cannabinoids help treat mental health conditions?
Can cannabis support mental health? This edition of Decoding Cannabis explores the 2020 clinical review on cannabinoids for depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia - and why cautious optimism, not overstatement, is key.
Introducing Releaf’s on-screen support initiative for a more accessible patient experience
It’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) - a day dedicated to improving digital accessibility and inclusion. With around one billion people living with disabilities globally, and a world increasingly reliant on digital resources, digital accessibility has never been more important. To mark the 14th annual GAAD, we’re taking a closer look at our new In-Clinic Accessibility Layer - Releaf’s video-based dashboard support service.
Setting new standards: Releaf becomes a GMC designated body
Releaf is proud to announce that we are now a GMC designated body—one of the first medical cannabis clinics in the UK to achieve this prestigious status. This major milestone means we can directly oversee the professional standards of our prescribing doctors, ensuring our patients receive safe, regulated, and consistently high-quality care. It’s not just a badge of honour—it’s a commitment to clinical excellence and leadership in the medical cannabis industry.