Learners have access to the DopaGE Training Portal for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Throughout this time, students have access to all of the primary learning materials, in addition to:

• the DopaGE Good Samaritan Law database for all US states and Canada

• instructions on how to use Fentanyl Test Strips

• How to safely dispose of a Fentanyl-contaminated substance

• Access to their Certificate of Achievement

• Review of all primary learning materials after achieving course completion

The DopaGE Training Portal takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and can be finished in a single session or multiple based on the learner’s preference.

The Portal uses computerized adaptive testing technology that adjusts to each student's learning pace and understanding. Students who stay focused and engaged can move through the materials efficiently, while those who need more time with certain concepts receive additional practice and review.

To ensure students actually learn the material (rather than just clicking through), the system requires active participation. The training pauses if students navigate away from the content, and students must demonstrate they understand key concepts before moving to the next level. This ensures that every student who completes their training has absorbed the life-saving information.

Students who pay attention throughout the training will finish within the 60-minute timeframe, while those who get distracted or need extra review may require additional time. Upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement that confirms they have mastered essential safety knowledge to prevent, recognize, and respond to overdoses.

The DopaGE Prevention Portal does not encourage substance use, nor does it directly state “don’t do drugs,” “just say no,” or similar abstinence-only messaging that longitudinal studies have shown to be ineffective.

The learning materials include portrayals of characters using substances for the purpose of demonstrating the physical and psychological effects during and after use. These characters are non-human so as not to encourage substance use behaviors. By showing characters participating in use of substances and thoroughly describing the experience, the training supports learners in:

• Developing specific defenses for themselves as to why they do not want to participate in substance use and creating meaningful protection against peer pressure.

• Reducing the perception of novelty and sense of curiosity that young adults commonly report as a primary factor in their choice to experiment with substance use.

• Learning evidence-based risk reduction practices they would need to use or support a friend in using in the event substance use experimentation does occur.

• Understanding that, while substance use can be viewed as socially acceptable in some scenarios, social acceptance does not change the risks associated with substance use.

Our approach is grounded in peer-reviewed research demonstrating that comprehensive education—including accurate information about both risks and safety practices—is more effective at preventing substance-related consequences than abstinence-only programs. This methodology uses realistic education as a tool for both deterrence and risk prevention.

All learning materials are based on peer-reviewed, journal-published literature and data from authoritative government sources including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Content is apolitical and designed to be inclusive of learners from all backgrounds.

Our training is built from peer-reviewed research and government sources, with all content reviewed by our Clinical Board of medical professionals. The interactive scenarios are developed through collaboration between clinical experts, our creative team, and our game engineers — with multiple validation stages to ensure maximum accuracy and engagement.

Dive deeper into our process HERE

DopaGE training is designed for computers and tablets to optimize learning effectiveness for this critical safety education.

Research demonstrates that focused attention is a requirement for retaining learned information. Mobile phones generate significantly more notifications and interruptions than computers or tablets, creating an environment that undermines the concentrated attention necessary for mastering essential safety concepts that prevent major harms and save lives.

The DopaGE Training Portal is designed to maximize learning outcomes in a distraction-minimized environment. On computers and tablets, we employ technology that prevents multitasking during training sessions, ensuring learners can focus fully on the interactive scenarios and safety protocols without the constant interruptions that characterize mobile phone use.

The DopaGE Portal focuses on substances that pose the greatest real-world threat to young adults—those with both high harm potential and high probability of encounter, including cocaine, MDMA, prescription benzodiazepines, illicit opioids, and alcohol. Training emphasizes fentanyl contamination risks and deterrence of polysubstance use, which represent the most significant preventable risk factors for this population.

Learn more about how we prioritize our training materials HERE.