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Actions you can take to help your loved one, your family or your community.

When we have the right information, we can take steps to keep our families and communities safe. Learning about new risks, talking with loved ones, and reaching out for support can make a big difference. Below, you'll find helpful resources, expert insights, and opportunities to connect with others and take action.

1. Expert Take: Why Kratom Deserves Attention

This week, in Health Affairs Forefront, our experts Robyn Oster and Linda Richter, Ph.D., joined Leah Kaufman of Shatterproof to raise concerns about the growing use of kratom and why it reminds us of past public health problems.

Kratom is easy to buy at gas stations and convenience stores. It is often sold next to drinks and snacks, with very little regulation. In the first half of 2025, more than one-third of reported poison control cases involving 7-OH, a strong substance related to kratom, led to serious health problems such as seizures and passing out.

We have seen what can happen when addictive products become popular before there are enough rules, education, or treatment options. The opioid crisis caused devastating harm. Hemp-derived THC products also spread quickly, and many warnings were ignored until young people began experiencing serious health effects.

The warning signs for kratom are already here. We still have an opportunity to take action before more people are harmed.

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Learn more about kratom and 7-OH with these resources:

Article: Kratom 7-OH: What to Know About this Powerful Compound ([link removed] )

Video: Kratom & 7-OH: What Parents Need to Know About “Gas Station Drugs” ([link removed] )

Webinar with Shatterproof: Understanding Kratom ([link removed] )

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Keep an eye out for our next webinar in this series, focused on kratom policy, later this summer!

2. Webinar: Federal Research Investments in Whole Child Health and Wellbeing

On June 24,10am-5pm the National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives is hosting a webinar that may be of interest to professionals and advocates in the field.

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Leadership from five NIH institutes and nationally recognized child health, development, and wellbeing experts, will come together to discuss how federal investments in research can strengthen the systems, policies, and practices that support children and families.

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Participants will gain insight into emerging research priorities, innovative studies, and evidence-based strategies that can inform policy, guide practice, strengthen programs, and support decision-making across child- and family-serving systems.

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The discussion will also highlight opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and future directions for whole child health research.

You can join for one session or the entire day. Click the button below to learn about session times and speaker information.

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3. Explore our Online Support Community Meetings for Families

Our Online Support Meetings ([link removed] ) are designed for parents and caregivers supporting loved ones who are either experimenting with substances or living with substance use disorder. These meetings are available in both English and Spanish and are led by trained peers who understand these challenges firsthand, with oversight from a clinical team. Participation is free of charge.

Here are some upcoming meeting dates and topics:

6/20/2026: Conversations Around Harm Reduction ([link removed] )

6/22/2026: Self-Care: Don’t Take It Personally ([link removed] )

We also offer a specialized grief support group for parents and caregivers who have lost a loved one due to substance use, providing compassionate support.

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Next, click the 'Get a Reminder' button so you can receive a text message reminder 1 hour before the meeting starts

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