Suicide and Substance Abuse among Student Teachers.

Trammel, Rick L.; Kurpius, Sharon E. Robinson; Metha, Arlene

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ERIC Number: EJ574901

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Suicide and Substance Abuse among Student Teachers.

Trammel, Rick L.; Kurpius, Sharon E. Robinson; Metha, Arlene

Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, v43 n2 p64-74 Win 1998

Explores whether student teachers who report suicide ideation and suicide attempts also report higher levels of substance use. Three hundred and sixty-nine student teachers completed the Student Teacher Drug Use Survey. Results show more drug use in student teachers who had attempted suicide. Discusses implications for teacher education. (Author/MKA)

Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Higher Education, Marijuana, Student Teachers, Substance Abuse, Suicide, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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