The Use of Chatbots as Supportive Agents for People Seeking Help with Substance Use Disorder: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: The use of chatbots in healthcare is an area of study receiving increased academic interest. As the knowledge base grows, the granularity in the level of research is being refined. There is now more targeted work in specific areas of healthcare, for example, chatbots for anxiety and depression, cancer care, and pregnancy support.