ArticleSubstance use & misuse2025
Self-Reported Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Networking About Opioid Misuse Among Those Who Have or Are Currently Misusing Opioids.
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- Multilingual analysis of public discourse on opioid and non-opioid analgesics through social media: a cross-sectional infodemiological study.BMC medical research methodology · 2026Article
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introductionThe opioid crisis is a significant public health concern. Online social networking platforms allow individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) to connect with others with shared experiences, which may combat treatment barriers. This study explored the self-reported advantages and disadvantages of engaging with social media content related to opioid misuse.
methodsParticipants who reported ever misusing opioids (
resultsAdvantages to socially networking about opioid misuse reported included connecting with others (69.5%), seeking advice (31.7%), and reduced fears of stigma/judgment (11.8%). Disadvantages reported included fear of being monitored (31.5%), receiving judgment/negative comments (28.6%), and viewing triggering content (12.9%). Mixed method analyses indicated that those who mentioned privacy of online communities as an advantage were less likely to report interest in treatment ( DISCUSSION: Online networking about opioid misuse has both advantages and disadvantages, and these perceived impacts vary by an individual's readiness for recovery and/or treatment. The findings of this study have implications for research and practice involving development of non-stigmatizing forms of assessment and support including harm reduction strategies.
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