No peers, no beers: WVU research shows youth substance use declined during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to concerns for youth mental health and social well-being, including its potential to spur substance use behaviors.
Addiction: A Path Forward
Our researchers, along with several community partners, have developed a collaborative program to connect individuals who have substance use disorder with peer recovery coaches who can get them the help they need, where and when they need it.
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Our faculty and students study a wide range of topics affecting population health. Specialty areas include diabetes self-management, occupational injuries, racial disparities, health effects of air pollution, mindfulness, childhood obesity, tobacco disparities, self-injury mortality, substance abuse and more.
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