Reposted by Muqi Guo
new paper is up! we look at drug-related hashtags on tiktok to see how they are used and their content. what we find? no, #tiktok users are NOT using the platform to promote harmful behavior but rather to provide support for those in #recovery, advocate for #harmreduction
arxiv.org/abs/2501.16123
arxiv.org
From #Dr00gtiktok to #harmreduction: Exploring Substance Use Hashtags on TikTok
The rise of TikTok as a primary source of information for youth, combined with its unique short-form video format, creates urgent questions about how substance use content manifests and spreads on the...