Rachel Gunn, PhD
rachelgunn.bsky.social
Rachel Gunn, PhD
@rachelgunn.bsky.social
Associate Professor, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University. Clinical Psychologist. Working to better understand etiology of alcohol and cannabis use behaviors.
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Exciting new research from CAAS Professor Jane Metrik about "California sober" -- can cannabis use curb short-term drinking? Follow the link to read more!
"California sober"—ditching alcohol in favor of #cannabis—is gaining popularity.🍸

Follow the link for the findings of the first ever, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to test whether smoking cannabis directly changes alcohol consumption⤵️ https://www.brown.edu/news/2025-11-19/cannabis-alcohol
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Also, thank you to everyone who attended our symposium: “What are the implications of cannabis intentions? Exploring planned and unplanned use”!
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July 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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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.
July 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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With so much nonsense being thrown at the academic research community lately, RSA was a breath of fresh air. Grateful to be surrounded by scientists who care deeply and keep showing up for the work.
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June 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Thanks to all who visited our symposium on “cannabis use and mental health in pregnancy” at #CPA2025! I’m feeling so thankful for these incredible mentors and collaborators! @rachelgunn.bsky.social @laurenmic.bsky.social @apadivision50.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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We are pleased to announce a call for papers for an upcoming special issue on perinatal #cannabis use at our journal, Cannabis. Guest editors @rachelgunn.bsky.social and Lauren Micalizzi from Brown University. Deadline is 8/1/25. Submit articles here: publications.sciences.ucf.edu/cannabis/ind...
February 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Our paper out today led by @rachelgunn.bsky.social and
@laurenmic.bsky.social analyzes posts from an online pro-cannabis #pregnancy forum called “Ganja Mamas.” #cannabis www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
December 10, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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Our research lab in USC Psychiatry is looking for a postdoc to help us manage substance use intervention projects with veterans and young adults. We're looking for someone who can analyze data, write papers, and work on grants with our team. DM me w/ questions. usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-ange...
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November 13, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Excited to see things growing here and to join the conversation! We wanted to share a recently launched study recruiting people nationally who are trying by to get pregnant and use alcohol and cannabis. Feel free to share the link to our online screener! brown.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 11, 2024 at 8:34 PM
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Excited to have my first Psych Assessment paper in press! This looks at longitudinal compliance and response consistency of self-report in a study with intensive longitudinal measurement bursts. Shoutout to @rachelgunn.bsky.social and others for helping this happen. psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...
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August 6, 2024 at 8:44 PM