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Reddit and TikTok – with the help of AI – are reshaping how researchers understand substance use
Reddit and TikTok – with the help of AI – are reshaping how researchers understand substance use Researchers are using social media platforms like Reddit and TikTok, along with AI, to better understand substance use and addiction by analyzing millions of posts and comments from people who discuss their experiences online. The vast majority of […]
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HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments – a clash between culture and public health
HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments – a clash between culture and public health The American South has the highest HIV rates in the country, despite effective treatments like PrEP being available. A clash between culture and public health plays a significant role in why effective medical treatments are still […]
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Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill won’t solve the opioid epidemic, say the people most affected
Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill won’t solve the opioid epidemic, say the people most affected Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill has been criticized by those most affected, who argue that it won’t solve the opioid epidemic and instead perpetuates stigma against people who use drugs. The bill’s increased penalties for small amounts of fentanyl have been linked […]
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