Know the Truth.
Own Your Future.
ALTDAP is Nigeria's free drug abuse awareness platform — built on MSc research at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). It provides evidence-based drug education, a gamified awareness challenge, anonymous self-check (based on CRAFFT and ASSIST clinical tools), AI peer support, and 9 evidence-based drug profiles for youth aged 16–30.
Our Mission
To reduce drug abuse initiation among Nigerian youth by making accurate, contextualised, and accessible drug abuse awareness education available to every student, parent, school, and community — for free.
The WHO estimates that awareness education reduces drug initiation rates by up to 40%. ALTDAP's FUTO research demonstrated a 31-point average improvement in student awareness scores after engaging with the platform. This is what measurable impact looks like.
What We Stand For
Evidence-Based
Every drug profile, every challenge question, and every risk-assessment item is sourced from WHO, NDLEA, UNODC, and NAFDAC data — not assumptions or scare tactics.
Designed for Nigerian Youth
Mkpuru Mmiri, Super Tramadol, codeine syrup — ALTDAP covers the substances that are actually destroying communities in Southeast Nigeria, in language that resonates locally.
Privacy First
Anonymous self-check, no data sold, no personally-identifiable information surfaced to institutions. Awareness should never come at the cost of privacy.
Community-Driven
A moderated peer forum where students, parents, and young people can share real experiences, ask real questions, and support each other — without judgment.
What's on the Platform
Drug Information Library
Evidence-based profiles of 9 substances — tramadol, Mkpuru Mmiri, cannabis, codeine, and more
Awareness Challenge
20-question challenge with pre/post scoring, streaks, XP, and badges
The Hot Seat
Gamified prize-ladder format — answer correctly to climb levels and win virtual rewards
Risk Self-Check
Anonymous CRAFFT/ASSIST-based assessment — no account, no data stored
ALTDAP AI
Anonymous AI peer guide that helps you find the right kind of support
Community Forum
Moderated peer space for real conversations — anonymous posting available
Help & Resources
Geo-located rehab centres, verified helplines, and step-by-step help guides
Institution Mode
Schools, churches, and organisations get an anonymised analytics dashboard — free
How We Got Here
Research begins at FUTO — baseline awareness study of 200+ students
Platform development starts; drug profiles, challenge engine, and self-check tool built
Pilot launch at FUTO; post-test shows 31-point average improvement in awareness
Public launch — institution mode, ALTDAP AI counsellor, gamification (XP, badges, Hot Seat)
Expanding to universities, secondary schools, and faith communities across Nigeria
Read the full research
See the methodology, data sources, and key findings behind the platform.
ALTDAP is a MSc Final Year Research Project · Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) · Department of Information Technology · 2024/2025