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Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use

  • Written by Layla Bouzoubaa, Doctoral Student in Information Science, Drexel University
imageOnly a small percentage of people with substance use disorder seek treatment, but millions of people discuss their experiences with drugs in online communities. vladans/iStock via Getty Images

When you think of tools for studying substance use and addiction, a social media site like Reddit, TikTok or YouTube probably isn’t the first thing...

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