Drug Free Ozarks

06/05/2026

https://missouriindependent.com/2026/06/04/kansas-city-based-american-shaman-agrees-to-stop-selling-kratom-and-7-oh/

If the company breaches the agreement with Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, it could face a $5 million penalty.

05/29/2026

Healing from mental health and substance use issues is not just the absence of symptoms. It is a stable home, meaningful connection, and the tools to move forward. That is the promise of whole-person care.

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support

05/28/2026

Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. They deserve steady support, starting with you. When more is needed, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S.

Learn more: 988lifeline.org

05/27/2026

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Learn more: 988lifeline.org

05/26/2026

Supporting someone living with a serious mental illness or a substance use disorder starts with understanding. Learning about mental health conditions and substance use disorders can help you respond with empathy and confidence.

Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/facts

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To veterans facing grief, crisis, or trauma, you are not alone. Support is available: 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans

05/22/2026

When we understand mental health challenges can be at the root of addiction, we start asking 'how can we help?’ with no judgement. That question alone can make a big difference.

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support

05/21/2026

Respectful communication about mental health and substance use is especially important during times of transition, including housing instability or reentry into the community. Compassionate words signal safety when people need it most.

https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/ebp/permanent-supportive-housing-evidence-based-practices-ebp-kit

05/20/2026

Mental health and substance use touches every one of us either directly or through someone we love. Let’s commit to talking about it with the care and honesty it deserves.

https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/facts