iKeepr: Smart Overdose Detection and Emergency
Response App
Technology-Driven Support in the Opioid Crisis
Over 80,000 lives are lost annually in the U.S. due to opioid-involved overdoses, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. As substance use and overdose emergencies continue to rise, there is a growing need for tools that can detect risk early and coordinate fast, informed responses. iKeepr addresses this challenge through a user-aware, technology-based overdose detection system designed to reduce preventable deaths and improve emergency outcomes.
Product Overview
iKeepr is a mobile application built to assist individuals at risk of opioid overdose by enabling real-time monitoring, emergency contact alerts, and access to life-saving information. Using smart algorithms, GPS integration, and an intuitive interface, the app helps monitor critical windows of time during substance use events and initiates early warning signals for potential overdoses. iKeepr operates as a self-managed safety system with features tailored to the realities of addiction and overdose response.
Product Features
Mobile Monitoring for Safer Substance Use
Crisis Timer
Allows users to set a timer when consuming substances. If the timer runs out without user interaction, the app activates emergency protocols.
Smart Detection Technology
Uses machine learning to assess non-responsiveness based on timer data. Automatically sends alerts to selected emergency contacts if a potential overdose is detected.
Emergency Contact Network
Supports up to five designated responders who receive instant notifications with location details for immediate intervention.
Life-Saving Instruction Guide
Provides clear, accessible instructions on administering Naloxone and performing CPR—useful for both users and caregivers during emergencies.
Resource Locator
Displays nearby emergency support services, including clinics and rehabilitation centers, with map integration.
Educational and Support Components
iKeepr supports overdose prevention through timely alerts, educational support, and connected response systems. It offers a simple, practical tool to help reduce fatalities and improve outcomes for those living with substance use disorders.
Real-Time Alerts and Status Sharing
Keeps caregivers informed of potential overdose events for faster, more effective responses.
Integrated Learning Resources
Offers accessible information about overdose prevention, opioid use risks, and step-by-step emergency guidance.
Community Engagement
Empowers users, families, and support networks with tools and knowledge to act decisively and compassionately in overdose situations.