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Social media as a tool: How young adults can use social media to their advantage

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Written by: Quinlan Alfredson In 2021, 84% of 18-29 year-olds reported that they used at least one social media site. With social media usage on the rise, researchers have been working hard to discover how these platforms can affect mental health. Current news media is fast to draw the conclusion that social media usage is […]

Token Compliance: A Content Analysis of Cannabis Company Adherence to Marketing Requirements in Four States

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Cannabis for adult non-medical use was legalized in Washington in 2013, and ongoing SMAHRT research noticed a risk in cannabis posts on social media during that time. While many regulations exist to limit youth exposure to cannabis marketing on TV, newspapers and in neighborhoods, social media remains relatively unregulated. To better understand how recreational retail […]