Rebecca Olmos is a cannabis enthusiast, writer, and California native currently residing in the Bay Area. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from CSU East Bay, where her passion for journalism, writing, and cannabis collided. She started writing for the campus newspaper, The Pioneer and has been writing and sharing her cannabis journey since (@thatcannabiswriter).
Rebecca is passionate about sharing the history, culture, and science of cannabis with the public. Her work has been featured in publications like The Weed Blog, Miss Marijuana Official, and Mdrn Day Muse. In addition to her work with NuggMD, she writes for the Cannifornian and Chemistry blogs. When she’s not writing about cannabis (or publishing her poetry), you can find Rebecca budtending at her local dispensary, visiting bookstores, attending live music events, watching Real Housewives, or hiking with her husky/golden retriever mix, Atlas.
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Many users have asked, “is it safe to smoke marijuana while taking gabapentin?” This article explores the current research and understanding between gabapentin and cannabis.
Learn about alternative consumption methods to smoking – including vapes, edibles, concentrates, tinctures, and capsules – to better understand their pros and cons and when they might work for you.
We explore what current research says about cannabis use and its potential effect on sperm health, including sperm count, physical characteristics, motility, and genetic makeup.
This article dives deeper into the anatomy of a pipe, the materials you’ll need to get started, and how to smoke weed out of a bowl like a true connoisseur.
It can take a few tries to get used to how a bong works, but once you get the hang of it, a bong is an easy, quick way to get an elevated experience with more flavorful hit.
Bongs are a great way to get full, flavorful hits of smoke from your favorite strain. Here's how to make a DIY version from a water bottle.
This article explores the studies behind cannabis and cold medication, their possible interactions, and whether it’s safe to take them at the same time.
Learn what terpenes are, and how to use a terpene chart to help you find cultivars that are more likely to get you the desired effects.
Among female cannabis users, a common concern is: does marijuana affect birth control? Learn the current scientific findings and the possible side effects that marijuana may have for those on birth control.
Because of its potential pain-relieving properties, many cannabis users have wondered: “Does weed help with menstrual cramps?” Let’s find out.
For people attempting to avoid smoke inhalation or just looking for a more direct way to experience cannabis, THC pills or weed capsules can be an ideal alternative mode of consumption.
Learn the differences between the sativa vs indica cannabis plants, their properties, and their ideal use cases.
We take a look at cannabis tinctures vs edibles in terms of their enjoyment factor, ease of use, and cost.
Not all vape cartridges are created equal. Make sure you read this before the next trip to the dispensary.
Different types of drug tests for marijuana have different detection windows. Here's how they work (and best practices to safely cleanse your system).
Learn about how some people use marijuana for depression, and about new research into this promising field.
What is THCA? It's the acidic form of THC. Learn what it's used for, what studies are showing, and where to find it.
Nanotechnology in CBD products rwas ecently introduced as a potential solution to the delayed onset time. But what exactly is nano CBD?
