DopaGE provides a gamified prevention portal for young adults focused on substance use education. The platform uses virtual scenarios designed by medical personnel and neuroscientists to train users in recognizing and responding to substance-related incidents. It also offers accessible information regarding state-specific Good Samaritan Laws related to overdose response.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
MVFounders
Product
Problem
Accidental overdose is a leading cause of death among young adults in the U.S. Many students lack the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and respond to overdose situations, including the administration of naloxone.
Solution
DopaGE offers a one-hour, gamified, virtual training platform designed to educate students on overdose prevention, recognition, and response. The platform, created by emergency medical personnel and neuroscientists, aims to equip students at US colleges and universities with the skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to overdoses. The training covers practical skills and knowledge related to overdose situations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is students at US colleges, universities, and affiliated organizations.
Features
- Gamified virtual environment for engaging learning
- Training modules on overdose prevention strategies
- Instruction on recognizing the signs and symptoms of an overdose
- Education on appropriate response protocols, including naloxone administration
- Content developed by emergency medical personnel and neuroscientists
- Student portal launching in Fall '24