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Newest firstThis study uses keyword filtering, a transformer-based algorithm, and inductive content coding to identify and characterize cannabis adverse experiences as discussed on the social media platform Reddit and reports a total of 1177 self-reported adverse experiences requiring medical attention.
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Little is known about (1) sociodemographic, psychosocial, or smoking-related differences among individuals recruited to smoking cessation randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using in-person versus online recruitment methods or (2) the relative speed of recruitment using these 2 approaches. This secondary analysis is the first to examine these comparisons in a smoking cessation RCT for people experiencin…
Background Reports of hospitalization associated with Diamond Shruumz-branded mushroom-containing products in October 2024 led to a manufacturer's recall that restricted the sale, distribution, and accessibility of this new and emerging psychoactive product. Objective This study seeks to assess the continuing online availability of a mushroom-containing edible product in a diverse e-commerce landscape, specificall…
Background e-Cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury (EVALI), first reported in July 2019, caused over 2807 hospitalizations and 68 deaths by February 2020, when the outbreak subsided and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stopped updating the case number. Media coverage of EVALI was extensive but not always accurate concerning the cause, which turned out to be vitamin E acetate, a compoun…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Digital interventions have been successfully used to address addictive behaviors in adolescents and young adults. However, maintaining consistent usage remains a challenge. There is limited evidence on the determinants of usage with multiple behavioral interventions among vocational students. Objective This paper aims to describe how vocational school students used the app-based addiction prevention pro…
Background The high prevalence of cannabis use among young adults poses substantial global health concerns due to the associated acute and long-term health and psychosocial risks. Digital modalities, including websites, digital platforms, and mobile apps, have emerged as promising tools to enhance the accessibility and availability of evidence-based interventions for young adults for cannabis use. However, existin…
This study explores the potential of using large language models to assist content analysis by conducting a case study to identify adverse events (AEs) in social media posts. The case study compares ChatGPT's performance with human annotators' in detecting AEs associated with delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol, a cannabis-derived product. Using the identical instructions given to human annotators, ChatGPT closely approx…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background University attendance represents a transition period for students that often coincides with the emergence of mental health and substance use challenges. Digital interventions have been identified as a promising means of supporting students due to their scalability, adaptability, and acceptability. Minder is a mental health and substance use mobile app that was codeveloped with university students. Objec…
Background The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently restricted characterizing flavors in tobacco products. As a result, ice hybrid-flavored e-cigarettes, which combine a cooling flavor with fruit or other flavors (eg, banana ice), emerged on the market. Like menthol, ice-flavored e-cigarettes produce a cooling sensory experience. It is unclear if ice hybrid-flavored e-cigarettes should be considered char…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background In the absence of official clinical trial information, data from social networks can be used by public health and medical researchers to assess public claims about loosely regulated substances such as cannabidiol (CBD). For example, this can be achieved by comparing the medical conditions targeted by those selling CBD against the medical conditions patients commonly treat with CBD. Objective The objecti…