Twitter Analysis of the Nonmedical Use and Side Effects of Methylphenidate: Machine Learning Study.

Journal: Journal of medical Internet research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Methylphenidate, a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, has the potential to be used nonmedically, such as for studying and recreation. In an era when many people actively use social networking services, experience with the nonmedical use or side effects of methylphenidate might be shared on Twitter.

Authors

  • Myeong Gyu Kim
    Graduate School of Clinical Pharmacy, CHA University, Pocheon, Republic of Korea.
  • Jungu Kim
    Graduate School of Clinical Pharmacy, CHA University, Pocheon, Republic of Korea.
  • Su Cheol Kim
    Department of Psychiatry, Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Jaegwon Jeong
    Department of Psychiatry, Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.