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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We discuss how CBD can cause diarrhea, cannabis products that may affect bowel movements, ways to avoid unwanted effects, and even how CBD may affect your pets.
Don't throw out that ABV weed just yet! In this article, we’ll share more about what to do with ABV and recipes to start with.
Learn how long THC stays in the hair, the process of testing hair follicles, and how to detox your hair to prepare for cannabis drug testing.
We review some of the highest-rated cannabis products consumers are using to get some much-needed rest and relaxation.
Can you grow cannabis at home? If you have a medical card, there's a better chance you can. Check out the laws in your state!
It is commonly understood that smoking any substance while pregnant can be harmful. But with cannabis research hampered by the drug's federal Schedule I status, many peer-reviewed studies on smoking while pregnant focused on the use of tobacco and other narcotics.
Learn how to make cannabis gummies, including benefits, preparation, consumer tips, and the best way to store them.
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.
A water bottle bong is a classic way to smoke weed when there aren't many options, but today, there are better ways.
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.
Terpenes are essential to the cannabis experience. This cannabis terpene chart can help you navigate them.
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.
