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#YOULIVE 172 - Middle School Teacher Greg Cruey
#YOULIVE 172 - Middle School Teacher Greg Cruey
#YOULIVE 172 - Middle School Teacher Greg Cruey
Tuesday 19th February 2019
Greg Cruey discusses teaching in War, West Virginia, amid the opioids crisis on 'This Life #YOULIVE with Dr. Drew'.
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Get the buttons here!Greg Cruey: Teaching Amidst the Opioids Crisis in West Virginia
What needs to happen is one young person who I, how I got involved with Huntington, West Virginia, was a 23-year-old guy that got sober and is living out here and told me all about it. Something good's got to come of all this suffering.
In the heart of War, West Virginia, middle school teacher Greg Cruey faces challenges that go far beyond the classroom. This episode of 'This Life #YOULIVE with Dr. Drew' features Cruey as he shares his experiences working in a community deeply affected by the opioids crisis. At Southside K-8 school, where he teaches, the impact of addiction is evident.
Half of the students are being raised by someone other than their biological parents, and many are grappling with trauma and hopelessness. Cruey, who sees himself as a 'first responder', discusses the emotional and practical hurdles of teaching in such an environment. He touches on the crucial role of family support and the need for non-religious spiritual guidance for these children.
Cruey also sheds light on the broader systemic issues, including the challenges of accessing counseling for kids in poverty and the limitations of insurance in funding addiction treatment. His story is one of resilience and dedication, offering a glimpse into the daily battles faced by educators in areas hit hardest by the opioids epidemic. This episode is a testament to the power of hope and the importance of community support in overcoming adversity.