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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to Ethan Mereish, Roberto Rentería, and @robertmiranda.bsky.social for collaborating on this project.

Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · 1d

A second new pub! We used EMA to examine how day-level associations between cannabis use and sleep change among adolescents during cannabis treatment.
Big thanks to my co-authors @kirstynsl.bsky.social @sammeisel.bsky.social @robertmiranda.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/jora...

Dynamic associations between cannabis use and sleep in adolescents and young adults during a cannabis intervention trial

Improving cannabis treatment for adolescents and young adults (AYA) is a public health priority. Sleep difficulties may serve as a treatment barrier, as AYA may use cannabis as a sleep aid and cessat...

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · 1d

New pub! We used EMA to examine how social norms influenced unplanned substance use among sexual minority youth.

Planned Versus Unplanned Daily Substance Use Among Sexual-Minority Youths: The Moderating Role of Social Norms - Ethan H. Mereish, Jamie E. Parnes, Roberto Rentería, Robert Miranda, 2025

In this postregistered study, we examined the daily associations between planned (vs. unplanned) nicotine, cannabis, and alcohol use and the moderating role of ...

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · 21d

Applying to Clinical Psych PhD programs? Interested in working with me or others at UMass Amherst? Check out our virtual open house on 10/27!

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Research Society on Marijuana @researchmj.bsky.social · Jul 20

Exciting news for RSMj: Dr. Jane Metrik will serve as the next President of the organization stating after the 2026 conference. Join us in congratulating Jane. We look forward to her leadership as RSMj enters into its 10 year.

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Research Society on Marijuana @researchmj.bsky.social · Jul 20

Our President Adrian Bravo wrapped up #RSMj2025 with an announcement about the next conference. We look forward to seeing you in Albuquerque, New Mexico for #RSMj2026!

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Jul 21

It’s been fantastic working with @researchmj.bsky.social and @ericrpedersen.bsky.social to promote cannabis science! I’m looking forward to making a bigger contribution to the field as Associate Editor at our society’s journal, Cannabis.

Research Society on Marijuana @researchmj.bsky.social · Jul 21

Cannabis editor-in-chief @ericrpedersen.bsky.social is excited to announce that @jamieparnes.bsky.social will assume a role as an Associate Editor of the journal. Dr. Parnes is an incoming Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at @umassamherst.bsky.social.

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Jul 21

Brand new pub! We found that sexual orientation and age relate to the types of positive cannabis consequences that people experience.
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/FZYSR...

www.tandfonline.com

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Eric Pedersen @ericrpedersen.bsky.social · Jun 17

Join us in Detroit next month for #RSMj2025!
www.researchmj.org/meeting

Research Society on Marijuana @researchmj.bsky.social · Jun 17

We're just one month away from #RSMj2025. Check out our website for the full conference program, guidelines for presenters, hotel information, and a helpful guide to the wonderful city of Detroit. Join us July 18th to 20th!
www.researchmj.org/meeting

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · May 22

I'm very excited to announce that in January 2026 I'll be joining the Clinical Psychology faculty at UMass Amherst!

Jamie Parnes : Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences : UMass AmherstUMass Collegiate MSeal of The University of Massachusetts Amherst - 1863

Dr. Jamie Parnes conducts research focused on psychosocial determinants of cannabis and other substance use, with an emphasis on sexual and gender minoritized (SGM) individuals (e.g., LGBTQ+). His pro...

www.umass.edu

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Apr 6

Fantastic symposium too!

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Apr 3

Join us for the first #CPA2025 poster session. I’ll be presenting on social media, craving, and intermediate treatment outcomes among adolescents with AUD. This was my first ever EMA project! Many thanks to co-authors @jamieparnes.bsky.social @robertmiranda.bsky.social @apadivision50.bsky.social

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Research Society on Marijuana @researchmj.bsky.social · Apr 2

Abstracts from our @policysrnt.bsky.social post-#SRNT2025 conference workshop on co-use of cannabis and nicotine/tobacco are now published in Cannabis. Thanks to special section editor @jamieparnes.bsky.social.

See you in Detroit for #RSMj2025!

publications.sciences.ucf.edu/cannabis/ind...

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Mar 24

New publication, hot off the presses! We looked at how cannabis legalization influenced intentions to use among Missouri college students. Thanks @researchmj.bsky.social @rwcarpenterphd.bsky.social

Missouri College Students’ Intentions Towards Initiating or Changing Cannabis Use in a Shifting Legal Landscape | Cannabis

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Mar 21

One day left to get your submissions in!

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Mar 13

We extended the deadline to MARCH 22! There's still time to get in your abstract. See you in Detroit!

Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Feb 25

Come to RSMj 2025 in Detroit! Accepting submissions until 3/15. Looking forward to seeing some great research and great people this July.

Research Society on Marijuana @researchmj.bsky.social · Feb 6

We are now accepting submissions for Poster, Paper, Symposia, and Panel Presentations for the 9th Annual Meeting of the Research Society on Marijuana in Detroit this July. Submit your abstracts for #RSMj2025 here: www.researchmj.org/meeting

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Feb 25

Come to RSMj 2025 in Detroit! Accepting submissions until 3/15. Looking forward to seeing some great research and great people this July.

Research Society on Marijuana @researchmj.bsky.social · Feb 6

We are now accepting submissions for Poster, Paper, Symposia, and Panel Presentations for the 9th Annual Meeting of the Research Society on Marijuana in Detroit this July. Submit your abstracts for #RSMj2025 here: www.researchmj.org/meeting

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Nov 21

Consider helping out one of my colleagues on a study about psychedelics and nitrous use. If you're in Colorado, you could also get a chance to win concert tickets!
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Alastair Meeks @alastairmeeks.bsky.social · Nov 6

I'm never going to have a better use for this meme.

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Oct 26

Great list of addiction researchers to follow! Thanks Katie!

Katie Witkiewitz @katiew.bsky.social · Oct 24

Hey everyone, i created an addiction starter pack and I am sure I am missing folks - please send me a note to get added.
go.bsky.app/KVDa5PD

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Oct 23

Excited to be attending my first Lisbon Addictions conference! There’s a massive amount of impressive research here. If you’re here, consider checking out my talk at the digital kiosks. #LxAddictions24

Does personality predict negative cannabis consequences among United States adults who use cannabis daily? | Lisbon Addictions 2024

Lisbon Addictions, European Conference on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies.

www.lisbonaddictions.eu

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Oct 16

New pub out! (from work I started in undergrad). We examined DMT use patterns, predictors of use, and other substance use patterns among people who have smoked DMT.

Inhaled Dimethyltryptamine (DMT): Use Patterns and Predictors of Consumption Frequency

Despite increasing interest in psychedelics and their potential therapeutic effects, research on inhaled N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) remains limited. Inhaled DMT has a reputation for rapid, dramat...

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Jamie Parnes @jamieparnes.bsky.social · Oct 11

Finally getting started on Bluesky! More posts to come...

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