Elementary School (Ages 5–10)
At this age, most children won't know what kratom is. Focus on medicine safety and talking to trusted adults.
- Have you ever seen drinks or gummies that looked like candy but weren't?
- What would you do if someone offered you something you didn't recognize?
- Why do you think it's important to only take medicine from a trusted adult?
- If you had a question about something you saw at a store, who could you ask?
- What would you do if a friend wanted you to try something you weren't sure about?
Middle School (Ages 11–13)
Focus on what they've heard and seen, not whether they've used it.
- Have you ever heard of kratom? What have you heard?
- Have you seen products like kratom at convenience stores or online?
- Do you think "natural" always means safe? Why or why not?
- If a friend said a product was safe because it was sold in a store, what would you think?
- When you hear about a product like kratom, how do you decide whether the information is trustworthy?
Teenagers (Ages 14–18)
Encourage critical thinking and discussion about marketing and peer influence.
- Have you heard people your age talking about kratom or 7-OH?
- What are teens saying it's used for?
- Have you seen anything about kratom on social media?
- Why do you think some people believe "natural" means safe?
- What questions would you ask before trying a product you don't know much about?
- How do you decide whether health information online is trustworthy?
- What would you do if a friend offered you kratom?
- What would make it easier to say no if you didn't want to try it?
- Why do you think these products are becoming more popular?
- What would you tell a friend who believed kratom was harmless because it's natural?
Young Adults (Ages 18–25)
Focus on informed decision-making, stress management and recognizing risk.
- What have you heard about kratom or 7-OH from friends, coworkers or social media?
- Why do you think products like kratom are becoming more popular?
- How do you decide whether a supplement, drink or wellness product is safe to use?
- If a friend recommended a product for stress, energy or focus, what would you want to know before trying it?
- Do you think "natural" automatically means safe? Why or why not?
- How can you tell whether information about a product is trustworthy?
- What would you do if someone offered you a product and you weren't sure what was in it?
- Have you heard of Narcan or naloxone? Do you know what it's used for?