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Medical Xpress · October 24, 2026 · On the brief until November 7, 2026

A third of young adults turn to AI for substance-use information

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Providing substance-use information to young adults

A Rutgers survey found that one-third of young adults use generative artificial intelligence for substance-use information. Most search for risks and consequences, reporting high trust in the answers despite the chance of chatbot errors. Healthcare providers and administrators must now navigate patients consulting automated tools instead of medical staff.

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Young adults place high trust in chatbot substance advice, even though automated tools can spread misinformation to people vulnerable to drug harms.

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