Researchers investigate the impact of the statewide opioid crisis on teachers
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 13:01
in Psychology & Sociology
When their family members struggle with substance use disorders, children bring experiences of neglect, trauma and often, mental health issues into the classroom, creating challenging environments for their teachers. Researchers at West Virginia University have evaluated the impact of the opioid crisis in classrooms across the Mountain State through a survey of 2,205 teachers in 49 counties.