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Sam North

(He/Him)
Sydney
Covers:  Medical cannabis, Recreational cannabis, Cannabis culture, Cannabis news

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Decoding Cannabis: THC, CBD, and the search for better MS symptom control with medical cannabis

Decoding Cannabis: THC, CBD, and the search for better MS symptom control with medical cannabis

releaf.co.uk — Discover how medical cannabis may help people with MS manage pain, sleep, and mobility symptoms, with evidence from research and UK clinic prescribing data.

Decoding Cannabis: Is medical cannabis effective for period pain?

Decoding Cannabis: Is medical cannabis effective for period pain?

releaf.co.uk — What the evidence says about using medical cannabis for period pain, including THC, CBD, and why more targeted research is still needed.

From our clinical team: Why we're involved in medical cannabis

From our clinical team: Why we're involved in medical cannabis

releaf.co.uk — Discover why Releaf's clinical team chose to get involved in medical cannabis and how it is changing lives across the UK.

Can you overdose on medical cannabis? Here's what you need to know

Can you overdose on medical cannabis? Here's what you need to know

releaf.co.uk — Learn how medical cannabis safety measures, dosing, and supervision help prevent overdose symptoms and support effective treatment for patients.

Decoding Cannabis: Can CBD oil with THC help you sleep better?

Decoding Cannabis: Can CBD oil with THC help you sleep better?

releaf.co.uk — A gold-standard clinical trial suggests CBD oil with THC may improve insomnia symptoms, sleep quality, and next-day mood. See what the research found.

Ring Ring... Releaf is calling: Introducing our new callback feature

Ring Ring... Releaf is calling: Introducing our new callback feature

releaf.co.uk — Releaf's new callback feature saves your place in the queue so you can skip waiting on hold. Find out how it works and why it's great news for patients.

Decoding Cannabis: Could CBG become the most versatile cannabinoid in medicine?

Decoding Cannabis: Could CBG become the most versatile cannabinoid in medicine?

releaf.co.uk — What is CBG used for? Learn how this cannabinoid may support brain health, inflammation, pain, and more, based on the latest 2024 clinical review.

Beyond CB1 and CB2: Exploring the body's full cannabinoid receptor network

Beyond CB1 and CB2: Exploring the body's full cannabinoid receptor network

releaf.co.uk — Medical cannabis is not just about CB1 and CB2. Learn how cannabinoids also affect pain receptors, brain chemistry, and inflammation pathways.

Decoding cannabis: Can THC-rich cannabis ease gut symptoms in fibromyalgia?

Decoding cannabis: Can THC-rich cannabis ease gut symptoms in fibromyalgia?

releaf.co.uk — A 2025 study found THC-rich cannabis oil eased pain, fatigue, bloating, and upper GI symptoms in fibromyalgia patients with IBS.

Decoding Cannabis: Why schizophrenia is a red flag for medical cannabis

Decoding Cannabis: Why schizophrenia is a red flag for medical cannabis

releaf.co.uk — A major Danish study has revealed a link between unregulated cannabis use and schizophrenia, especially in young men. Learn what it means for safe prescribing.

From sceptic to prescriber: Dr Ali on medical cannabis for ADHD

From sceptic to prescriber: Dr Ali on medical cannabis for ADHD

releaf.co.uk — Dr Imran Ali reflects on his journey with cannabis prescribing, shifting views in psychiatry, and the needs of adults living with ADHD today.

CBD vs THC law in the UK: What's legal, and what's not

CBD vs THC law in the UK: What's legal, and what's not

releaf.co.uk — Confused about CBD and THC legality in the UK? Learn what's legal, what's not, and how to access safe, prescription-based cannabis treatment if you're eligible

Online cannabis dispensaries in the UK: How they really work

Online cannabis dispensaries in the UK: How they really work

releaf.co.uk — Confused by the term "cannabis dispensary" in the UK? Learn how medical cannabis is dispensed legally, safely, and why it isn't as fast as ordering paracetamol.

Decoding Cannabis: Can cannabis suppress tumour growth?

Decoding Cannabis: Can cannabis suppress tumour growth?

releaf.co.uk — Is cannabis a cancer tumour treatment? Not yet. But new research into tumour biology shows promising early findings. Here's what we know, and what we don't.

Online cannabis dispensaries in the UK: How they really work

Online cannabis dispensaries in the UK: How they really work

releaf.co.uk — Confused by the term "cannabis dispensary" in the UK? Learn how medical cannabis is dispensed legally, safely, and why it isn't as fast as ordering paracetamol.

Decoding Cannabis: THC, CBD, and the search for better MS symptom control with medical cannabis

Decoding Cannabis: THC, CBD, and the search for better MS symptom control with medical cannabis

releaf.co.uk — Discover how medical cannabis may help people with MS manage pain, sleep, and mobility symptoms, with evidence from research and UK clinic prescribing data.

How blogs convert: Educational content is key

How blogs convert: Educational content is key

releaf.co.uk — Our blog content builds trust, drives bookings, and helps patients feel informed from the very first click. Here's how we do it, and why it works.

Decoding Cannabis: Can cannabinoids help with gut and digestive health?

Decoding Cannabis: Can cannabinoids help with gut and digestive health?

releaf.co.uk — Explore how medical cannabis may support gut health, ease IBS symptoms, reduce inflammation, and manage nausea. Includes real patient experiences.

Decoding Cannabis: Can cannabinoids help with gut and digestive health?

Decoding Cannabis: Can cannabinoids help with gut and digestive health?

releaf.co.uk — Explore how medical cannabis may support gut health, ease IBS symptoms, reduce inflammation, and manage nausea. Includes real patient experiences.

You're not alone: 100,000 people have started their medical cannabis journey with Releaf

You're not alone: 100,000 people have started their medical cannabis journey with Releaf

releaf.co.uk — Over 100,000 people have completed Releaf's free eligibility checker and created a secure account. Learn why so many are turning to UK medical cannabis.

Decoding Cannabis: Is there hope for sleep apnoea beyond the CPAP mask?

Decoding Cannabis: Is there hope for sleep apnoea beyond the CPAP mask?

releaf.co.uk — Discover what a five-year study revealed about medical cannabis for sleep apnoea and how UK patients can access regulated treatment through Releaf.

Safe, trusted, and built for you: why UK patients choose Releaf for medical cannabis

Safe, trusted, and built for you: why UK patients choose Releaf for medical cannabis

releaf.co.uk — Releaf is the UK's most trusted medical cannabis clinic, offering safe, specialist-led care, fair pricing, and world-class patient support seven days a week.

Decoding Cannabis: Can CBD, CBG and CBN help block chronic pain at the source?

Decoding Cannabis: Can CBD, CBG and CBN help block chronic pain at the source?

releaf.co.uk — New research explores how cannabinoids like CBD and CBG could calm chronic pain at the nerve level by targeting the sodium channel Nav1.8.

Decoding Cannabis: Can cannabinoids help you sleep better?

Decoding Cannabis: Can cannabinoids help you sleep better?

releaf.co.uk — Explore how cannabinoids might support better sleep, from insomnia to PTSD, with insights from a major clinical review.
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