Using Transformer-Based Topic Modeling to Examine Discussions of Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol: Content Analysis.
Brandi Patrice SmithBrooke E HootsLara DePadillaDouglas R RoehlerKristin M HollandDaniel A BowenSteven A SumnerPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2023)
Our study provides insights into emerging public health concerns around delta-8 THC, a novel substance about which little is known. Furthermore, we demonstrate the use of transformer-based unsupervised learning approaches to derive intelligible topics from highly unstructured discussions of delta-8 THC, which may help improve the timeliness of identification of emerging health concerns related to new substances.