AI and Social Media: Emerging Opportunities in Substance Use Prevention
This webinar presents key findings from a recent scoping review examining how artificial intelligence and social media are creating new opportunities for the detection and prevention of substance use, including among hard-to-reach populations. Alongside an overview of emerging trends in AI research, the session will explore the ethical considerations, practical challenges, and real-world opportunities involved in applying these technologies to strengthen the work of the substance use professional workforce, with particular relevance to the Global South. Researchers, practitioners, and community advocates are invited to join this discussion on how digital data can be transformed into meaningful, potentially life-saving insights.
Target Audience:
- Researchers and professionals interested in leveraging emerging AI technologies and social media for substance use prevention, especially in Global South
Learning Outcomes:
Following this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Learn more of the current trend and utility of AI in leveraging social media data for substance use prevention.
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Learn about current gaps and future opportunities for both researchers and professionals working in substance use prevention.
Presenter:
Lê Phan Khánh Huy
Programme Coordinator, WECARE Center,
Vietnam.
Webinars and online events delivered and hosted by the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) are provided for informational purposes only. They are educational in nature and do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
