Families in rural communities are carrying a heavy, often invisible load in the unregulated toxic drug crisis. At Cool Family Solutions, our 10‑week program is designed to support those unpaid family caregivers—parents, partners, siblings, and friends—who are doing their best with limited resources and very little recognition. The research below highlights just how critical family caregiving is, and why strengthening the whole family system is at the heart of our work. Resear