Dry

Inspiration

''' Dry was inspired by personal experiences with loved ones struggling with alcoholism and by seeing how common unhealthy drinking habits can be among students facing challenges like the “Freshman 15.” We wanted to create something that not only supports recovery but also helps people build healthier, more mindful routines. Alcohol is often seen as an issue that only affects older generations, but we recognized it as a growing challenge across all ages. Dry was built to complement programs like AA, offering a modern, accessible, and empowering tool to make sobriety feel like a rewarding lifestyle, not a limitation. '''

What it does

''' Dry is a sobriety app that helps users stay accountable, connected, and motivated on their recovery journey. It tracks progress through daily check-ins, milestone goals, and gamified achievements. The app syncs with health data like heart rate and blood pressure to show real wellness improvements over time. Users can chat with an AI support assistant, join anonymous peer groups with similar struggles, and explore a map of sober-friendly events, wellness activities, and alcohol-free spaces. Dry turns sobriety into a supportive, data-driven, and empowering experience. '''

How we built it

'''We started with a collaborative brainstorming session to shape Dry’s purpose and features. Using Gemini Chatbot, we refined our ideas and explored new ones. Google Lovable provided us with starter code, which we customized and expanded in VS Code. With the help of Microsoft Copilot, we debugged, improved functionality, and enhanced the user experience. Through teamwork, iteration, and creative problem-solving, we transformed our initial concept into a functional, user-centered sobriety app designed to inspire lasting change.'''

Challenges we ran into

''' We faced several challenges while building Dry. Computer issues and limited Live Share access made it hard to collaborate efficiently, especially since our team had different experience levels. It was difficult to decide where to start, assign tasks, and design features that could effectively address a complex issue like alcoholism. We also struggled to narrow down our ideas and choose the most impactful features for our app. Despite these obstacles, we learned to communicate better, adapt quickly, and stay focused on creating a meaningful solution.'''

Accomplishments that we're proud of

'''We’re proud that our team developed a gamified AI-powered chatbot app designed to support people on their sobriety journey. By combining streak tracking, wearable integration, and engaging support features, we created a tool that can encourage accountability, foster community, and make it easier for users to maintain healthy habits. We believe our app has the potential to make a positive impact for anyone striving for recovery and a better quality of life.'''

What we learned

'''Building Dry taught us more than just technical skills. We learned how to collaborate across different experience levels, communicate clearly, and adapt when things didn’t go as planned. We discovered the importance of starting small, focusing on core features, and designing with empathy. Using tools like Gemini, Google Lovable, and Microsoft Copilot, we learned how to combine AI assistance with creativity to build a user-centered and meaningful app that supports real people on their sobriety journey.'''

What's next for Dry

'''Our next steps for Dry focus on expanding community and personalization features. We plan to introduce anonymous peer support groups that connect users with similar experiences and progress patterns. Upcoming additions, improving smartwatch syncing for real-time health insights, AI mood tracking for personalized encouragement, and guided wellness challenges to support balance and self-care. Future updates will bring craving prediction tools, habit tracking, and local sober event integration, making Dry a long-term companion for wellness, connection, and sustainable sobriety.'''

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