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Table 3 Topic-words, the top-5 words in each topic associated with each substance

From: A framework for multi-faceted content analysis of social media chatter regarding non-medical use of prescription medications

Substance

Topic-words

Topic

Fentanyl

Terrible, wild, depressed, therapist, crying

Emotional states

Prescription, doctor, therapy, pain, management

Medical use

Drugs, cocaine, mental, children, methamphetamine

Non-medical use

Behavioral, prevention, therapy, environment, support

Treatment

Withdrawal, overdose, tolerance, misuse, dependence

Side effects, complications

Alprazolam

Anxiety, panic, phobia, stress, nervousness

Anxiety and panic disorders

Prescription, dosage, side effects, addiction, abuse

Medication and non-medical use

Depression, insomnia, mood swings, cognitive, anxiety

Mental health

Therapy, benzodiazepines, management, doctor, brain

Treatment

Adults, women, pregnant, children, adolescents

Effects on specific populations

Adderall®

Concentration, hyperactivity, attention, ability, forget

ADHD

Focus, exam, energy, motivation, productivity

Students

Anxiety, insomnia, mood, agitation, nervousness

Mental health

Overuse, cardiovascular, addiction, withdrawal, dependence

Side effects, complications

Stimulation, dopamine, nervous, neuro, synapse

Neurological effects

Morphine

Pain, management, reduction, hospital, drug

Pain management medical use

Drowsiness, addition, nausea, breathing, confusion

Side effects, complications

Sedative, antidepressant, medication, prescription, interaction

Interaction with other medicine

Agitation, muscle, ache, withdrawal, insomnia

Withdrawal symptoms

Pain, terminal, old, end, illness

Palliative care medical use