Substance Use and Misuse in Rural Areas – News

Virginia Tech Researchers Bring Rural Families into the Nation's Largest Study of Early Brain and Child Development

Sep 29, 2025 - Describes a long-term research study investigating brain development in children with exposure to opioids and other substances. The study aims to understand potential treatment options for opioid use-disorder. Discusses recruiting rural families including barriers and facilitators to participation.

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