April 8, 2024

Overview

DRAG is a bilingual (English and Malayalam) platform designed to address substance abuse among youth in Kerala. The app is live on Google Play and is structured around three pillars: Prevention, Cure, and Control.

What It Solves

The platform brings together awareness, recovery support, and enforcement collaboration in one system so users, communities, and authorities can respond faster and with better context.

Key Features

• AI conversational assistant: Offers guided support conversations for users seeking help, awareness, or next steps.
• Anonymous reporting with location tracking: Allows safe reporting of abuse-related incidents with optional location context.
• Community resources: Connects users to local support networks and public resources.
• Secure law-enforcement dashboard: Provides authorized teams with real-time data visualization for monitoring and action.

Framework

• Prevention: Awareness, education, and early intervention
• Cure: Guided recovery support and assistance workflows
• Control: Monitoring, reporting, and enforcement coordination