Utility of<scp>W</scp>eb search query data in testing theoretical assumptions about mephedrone

Kapitány-Fövény, Máté; Demetrovics, Zsolt

doi:10.1002/hup.2620

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“…A study by Kapitány-Fövény and Demetrovics [33] assessed the utility of Google Trends in providing relevant information about the web-interest toward mephedrone. This study confirmed the fact that mephedrone reached its popularity when it was still legal.…”

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Synthetic cannabinoid and synthetic cathinone use in Hungary: A literature review

Kapitány-Fövény

Rácz

2018

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Purpose In the past decade, novel psychoactive substances (NPSs) gained a significant role on the contemporary drug scene. Synthetic cathinones and synthetic cannabinoids are the most common NPSs both in Hungary and worldwide. This study aims to provide a literature review on the Hungarian characteristics related to the use of these NPSs. Materials and methods Available literature regarding synthetic cathinone and cannabinoid use in Hungary was overviewed and structured into (a) epidemiological studies, (b) studies on the subjective and somatic effects, and (c) studies on toxicity and adverse consequences. Published papers between 2007 and 2017 were identified using PubMed and MATARKA search engines. Results One hundred twenty-six papers were identified and after exclusion, 54 papers remained for in-depth analysis. Most of the reviewed studies were providing epidemiological information regarding the NPSs of our interest. Hungarian prevalence rates were not higher than the European averages. Identified risks of these NPSs consisted of drug-induced psychosis, further severe psychiatric symptoms, and fatal overdose. Injecting of cathinones was also a commonly reported phenomenon, mostly among clients of needle-exchange programs. Conclusion Based on the reviewed body of research, necessary information is available to plan effective prevention and intervention programs and establishes specific therapeutic guidelines for the treatment of NPS users.

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Synthetic cannabinoid and synthetic cathinone use in Hungary: A literature review

Kapitány-Fövény

Rácz

2018

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“…Not only was search query data found to be a valuable proxy measure of the production and use of krokodil, but the volume of search queries related to krokodil were found to substantially increase in immediately following the amplification of media reports and government demonstrations framing krokodil as a significant social problem, while significantly decreasing immediately following the implementation of governmental restrictions on the drug. Similarly, a recent study by Kapitany-Foveny and Demetrovics (2017) indicated that the volume of Internet entries—including search queries, articles published online, and online advertisements—related to the NPD mephedrone is inversely related to its legal status. That is, in the period of time after mephedrone was banned, Internet activity related to the drug increased.…”

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“…That is, in the period of time after mephedrone was banned, Internet activity related to the drug increased. The authors note the increased Internet activity surrounding mephedrone was significant, while measures of activity related to drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy remained consistent during the same period (Kapitany-Foveny & Demetrovics, 2017). Taken together, these findings highlight both the utility of search query analysis in the study of drug use patterns and the influence of governmental regulations on these same patterns.…”

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Can Big Data Predict the Rise of Novel Drug Abuse?

Perdue

Hawdon

Thames

2018

Journal of Drug Issues

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Existing novel psychoactive drug (NPD) data are woefully inadequate. This gap is especially critical because NPDs are being developed and introduced at alarming rates and pose significant challenges to law enforcement and health care workers. Scholars in numerous fields have used Internet search query analysis to assess and predict health-related outcomes. Here, we explore the utility of these data for predicting NPD and established drug abuse. Google Trends searches for five novel and two established drugs were correlated with data pulled from the Monitoring the Future (MTF). Google Trends data proved highly correlated with data from MTF for all drugs analyzed. Despite limitations, Google Trends appears to be a promising compliment to existing data, providing real time data that may allow us to predict drug abuse trends and respond more quickly.

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Google, Public Health, and Alcohol and Drug Policy

Ghosh

Choudhury

Narasimha

2022

Handbook of Substance Misuse and Addictions

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Utility ofWeb search query data in testing theoretical assumptions about mephedrone

Abstract: The results might provide support for the hypothesis that mephedrone's popularity was highly correlated with its legal status as well as it functioned as a potential substitute for MDMA. Google Trends was found to be a useful tool for testing theoretical assumptions about NPS.

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Synthetic cannabinoid and synthetic cathinone use in Hungary: A literature review

Synthetic cannabinoid and synthetic cathinone use in Hungary: A literature review

Can Big Data Predict the Rise of Novel Drug Abuse?

Google, Public Health, and Alcohol and Drug Policy

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