Understanding the technology, methodology, and science behind DoseDeck's harm reduction and educational platform
DoseDeck is a harm reduction and educational platform designed to help users understand substance interactions. We provide evidence-based information to promote safer decision-making, but we are NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
DoseDeck analyzes substance combinations using a multi-factor algorithm that considers:
Pharmacological interactions between substances based on mechanism of action, metabolism pathways, and receptor binding
Clinical significance ratings from major/critical interactions to minor/moderate, weighted by documented adverse outcomes
Synergistic or additive effects when multiple substances affect the same physiological systems (CNS depression, serotonin, etc.)
Common side effects shared across substances that may intensify when combined
Risk Score Scale (0-100)
AI Jay is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o-mini, a state-of-the-art language model trained on extensive medical and pharmaceutical literature. Here's how AI Jay enhances your DoseDeck experience:
Ask questions in plain English and get clear, friendly explanations tailored to your level of understanding
AI Jay knows what deck you're viewing and your personal health profile (age, conditions, allergies) for personalized guidance
Chat history persists for 1 hour automatically, or save important conversations to your account to resume later
Provides evidence-based information to help you make safer decisions while emphasizing the importance of professional medical care
DoseDeck is committed to full transparency about our data sources, methodologies, and technologies. Below is a complete list of all authoritative sources, APIs, and databases used to power our platform.
License: Public Domain (U.S. Government Work) - No copyright restrictions
Source: https://open.fda.gov/apis/drug/
Use: Real-time drug label data, brand/generic name matching, product type identification, and FDA-approved drug information.
License: Public Domain (U.S. Government Work / NIH) - No copyright restrictions
Source: https://rxnav.nlm.nih.gov/
Use: Normalized drug names, RxCUI identifiers for accurate drug matching, and clinical drug terminology.
License: Public Domain (U.S. Government Work / NIH) - No copyright restrictions
Source: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/
Use: Complete FDA label coverage, drug warnings, contraindications, and official prescribing information.
License: Public Domain (U.S. Government Work / NIH) - No copyright restrictions
Source: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Use: Chemical compound identification, supplement data, molecular structures, and bioactivity information.
License: Public Domain (U.S. Government Work / NIH) - No copyright restrictions
Source: https://clinicaltables.nlm.nih.gov/
Use: Clinical drug terminology, autocomplete suggestions, and standardized drug name display.
License: Public Domain (U.S. Government Work) - No copyright restrictions
Source: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-interactions-labeling
Use: Drug interaction classifications, severity ratings, contraindicated combinations, clinical effects, and prescribing information.
License: Public Domain (U.S. Government Work / NIH) - No copyright restrictions
Source: NIAAA Alcohol-Medication Interactions
Use: Alcohol-drug interactions, CNS depression risks, contraindicated combinations with alcohol.
License: Public Domain (U.S. Government Work / NIH) - No copyright restrictions
Source: NCCIH Herb-Drug Interactions
Use: Supplement-drug interactions, herbal medicine safety, botanical interaction warnings.
License: Educational Use - Attribution Required
Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements
Use: Drug supplement information, clinical guidance, side effect profiles.
Attribution: Information sourced from Mayo Clinic educational materials.
License: Academic/Educational Use - Attribution Required
Source: https://www.hep-druginteractions.org/checker
Use: HIV medication interactions, hepatitis C drug interactions, antiretroviral therapy interactions.
Attribution: HIV drug interaction data from University of Liverpool.
License: Reference/Verification Use - Attribution Required
Source: https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html
Use: Cross-verification of interaction severity, additional clinical context, drug alias identification.
Attribution: Interaction verification data from Drugs.com.
License: Commercial API License - OpenAI API Terms of Service
Provider: OpenAI (https://openai.com)
Use: AI-powered conversational interface, plain-language explanations, context-aware responses, substance safety education.
Compliance: OpenAI API terms permit healthcare educational use. AI-generated content may contain errors.
All data sources are processed, aggregated, and transformed into DoseDeck's proprietary risk scoring algorithm. We do not use any raw API feeds or databases without modification. Our algorithm combines multiple sources, applies severity weighting, and generates composite risk scores. The final risk scores and interaction warnings are DoseDeck's original work based on the cited sources above.
Update Frequency & Limitations
Our database is reviewed and updated quarterly to reflect new research, FDA safety communications, and emerging drug interactions. However, the field of pharmacology evolves rapidly, and our platform may not capture every possible interaction or the most recent findings. Information may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Always verify critical information with current medical literature and healthcare professionals.
DoseDeck is intended for users 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use this platform. DoseDeck is not intended for medical use by minors without adult supervision.
COPPA Compliance: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are under 13, do not use this website.
Use of DoseDeck does not create a doctor-patient, pharmacist-patient, or any healthcare provider-patient relationship. We are an educational technology platform, not a healthcare provider.
DoseDeck and its operators are not licensed medical professionals, and nothing on this platform should be construed as the practice of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or any other licensed healthcare profession.
Information provided by DoseDeck may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. While we strive to maintain accurate and current information, we make no representations or warranties regarding:
Medical knowledge evolves rapidly. New drug interactions, contraindications, and safety concerns emerge regularly. Always verify critical information with current medical literature and consult healthcare professionals before making decisions.
DoseDeck collects and processes user data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and COPPA (children under 13).
What we collect: Account information (email, name), health profile data (age, conditions, medications), chat history with AI Jay, and usage analytics.
How we use it: To provide personalized risk assessments, improve our platform, and deliver educational content. We do not sell your personal health information.
Your rights: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your data. For privacy requests, contact: customerservice@dosedeck.app
For complete details, see our Privacy Policy (available in footer of all pages).
By using DoseDeck, you agree to our Terms of Service, which includes:
Full Terms of Service available at footer of all pages.
DoseDeck is NOT a medical device and is NOT regulated by the FDA. We are an educational technology platform providing general information about drug interactions.
We DO NOT:
We DO: Provide educational information about potential drug interactions based on publicly available data to support harm reduction and informed decision-making.
DoseDeck is for harm reduction and educational purposes only. The information provided through this platform, including risk scores, interaction analysis, and AI Jay responses, is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding medications, medical conditions, or potential substance interactions. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information provided by DoseDeck.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, adverse drug reaction, or concerning symptoms, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately. Do not rely on DoseDeck or AI Jay for emergency medical guidance.
AI Jay uses advanced artificial intelligence (GPT-4o-mini) to provide information, but AI can make mistakes, provide incomplete information, or generate inaccurate responses. AI Jay's responses should be considered educational guidance, not definitive medical advice.
Always verify critical information with healthcare professionals and authoritative medical sources. AI Jay cannot account for all individual medical circumstances, medication histories, or unique patient factors.
DoseDeck is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information provided.
We expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that:
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DOSEDECK AND ITS CREATORS, OPERATORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the platform, including but not limited to damages arising from medication errors, adverse health outcomes, or reliance on information provided through DoseDeck or AI Jay.
By using DoseDeck, you acknowledge and agree that:
DoseDeck operates on a harm reduction philosophy, which recognizes that while abstinence from harmful substances is ideal, providing accurate information and education can help reduce risks for those who choose to use medications or substances. Our goal is to promote safer decision-making through education, not to encourage substance use or deviation from prescribed medical treatment.
If you have questions about how DoseDeck works, concerns about the information provided, or need technical support, please contact us.