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Synthetic Cannabinoids in Prisons: Content Analysis of TikToks.

Tiana J McMannAlec J CalacMatthew C NaliRaphael E CuomoJames MaroulisTimothy K Mackey
Published in: JMIR infodemiology (2022)
K2/Spice is a drug subject to abuse among prison inmates in the United States, including depictions of its harmful effects being recorded and shared on TikTok. Lack of policy enforcement on TikTok and the need for better access to treatment services within the prison system may be exacerbating substance use among this highly vulnerable population. Minimizing the potential individual harm of this content on the incarcerated population should be a priority for social media platforms and the criminal justice system alike.
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