Rebecca Olmos

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.

Education

CSU East Bay | BA, Communication

Publications

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Lifestyle

best cozy games to play when smoking weed

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The Best Cozy Games to Play When Using Cannabis

Playing cozy games while using cannabis can be a great way to unwind. These top picks are ideal for a chill night of gaming.

Education

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Can You Bring Edibles on a Plane?

Edibles are convenient and discreet, making them perfect for travel, right? Can you bring edibles on a plane? The answer may surprise you.

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Do Edible Gummies Expire?

Cannabis gummies are popular, but do edible gummies expire? The answer depends on the type of gummies and how you store them.

Medical

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Weed for IBS: What the Latest Research Says

IBS is an uncomfortable condition affecting many people, and it's hard to treat. Weed shows promise, but can using weed for IBS really help?

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Best THCV Strains

THCV is known for benefits to energy and appetite. These top THCV strains are a great way to get the cannabinoid's benefits.

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Best Nighttime Gummies and Edibles to Catch Some Z’s

Nighttime gummies can be the perfect way to get ready to drift off to a good night's rest. Check out these top picks!

Medical

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Weed for Arthritis: What the Latest Research Says

Arthritis can be a major pain… literally, so it's no wonder patients are curious about using weed for arthritis. Here's what the latest research says.

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Best Edibles and Gummies for Mood

If you're feeling blue, choosing the right edibles or gummies for mood can be a big step in getting the right pick-me-up to help brighten your day.

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What is Terpinolene, and What are the Benefits, Effects, and Top Strains?

Terpinolene is a common terpene found in cannabis that may have energizing and creativity-boosting effects.

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Delta-8 Dosage Chart: Find the Right Dose

Delta-8 is a popular alternative cannabinoid for many reasons. Using a delta-8 dosage chart can be a great way to find the dose for you.

Medical

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CBD Withdrawal: Does It Really Happen?

Withdrawal is a common concern with many substances, leading people relying on CBD to wonder if CBD withdrawal is a real concern when stopping.

Medical

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Do Edibles Cause Constipation?

Cannabis edibles have numerous benefits, including some for GI health, but do edibles cause constipation? Here's what the current research says.

Lifestyle

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Life After Quitting Weed: An Interview with a Former Cannabis User

Cannabis is generally safe, and people enjoy it regularly without any issue. But, there are reasons to stop, so what's life after quitting weed like?

Medical

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Nicotine and Weed: What Happens If You Use Both?

People have been smoking both tobacco and cannabis for centuries, and combining nicotine and weed is fairly common. But, is it safe?

Medical

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Does Weed Dehydrate You? How to Stop Cotton Mouth from Weed

Having a beverage handy is essential to a pleasant experience when consuming cannabis, as the mouth can become parched. This feeling of thirst is what cannabis consumers refer to as "cotton mouth."

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