Layla Bouzoubaa

Research focus

Natural Language Processing (2)Scientific Discovery & Drug Design (1)Constitutional AI & AI Ethics (1)

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Rezvaneh Rezapour (2)Hyung Wook Choi (1)Milan Varghese (1)Valerie Earnshaw (1)

Papers (2)

Jun 23, 2026

Drexel UniversityJun 23, 2026·also UDelaware

The cognitive, affective, and behavioral expression of self-stigma among people who use drugs in online substance use communities

Self-stigma among drug users is not just a reflection of internalized beliefs but is often expressed behaviorally before cognitive indicators emerge, revealing critical intervention points.

Layla Bouzoubaa, Hyung Wook Choi, Milan Varghese +2

Natural Language Processing Scientific Discovery & Drug Design

Jun 22, 2026

Drexel UniversityJun 22, 2026

Self-Stigma Is Not a Monolith, but Generic Empathy Is: Persona-Conditioned LLM Support for People Who Use Drugs

Persona-aware LLM responses can drive behavioral change in PWUD, but clinical experts still favor generic empathy over tailored interactions.

Layla Bouzoubaa, Rezvaneh Rezapour

Constitutional AI & AI Ethics Natural Language Processing

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Layla Bouzoubaa

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Papers (2)