Test Ton Verre® Anti-GHB/Ketamine Bracelet in Quebec: A Response to the Rise in Chemical Submission
A growing threat in bars and festivals
For several years, Quebec has faced a worrying rise in cases of chemical submission, commonly called the "date rape drug." This phenomenon particularly affects bars, festivals, and student environments, where people report being drugged without their knowledge.
A report from FM104.7 highlights that the "date rape drug is increasingly present in bars and festivals" (listen here).
What is known in Quebec
- SPVM 2025: more than 50 complaints recorded in Montreal between January and July 2025.
- New 2023 protocol: legal urine kit available urgently, sent to LSJML via police.
- SQ (2015–2021): reports confirming the regular presence of GHB in interventions.
- INSPQ 2024: study on 1,165 participants in 12 regions → increased public health vigilance.
- 2022 international study: 18% of respondents experienced chemical submission, including 50% in bars/clubs and 3% at festivals.
These data confirm that chemical submission is a growing issue, still largely underestimated because it is hard to prove: GHB disappears from the body within hours, and many victims do not dare to file a complaint.
Why is chemical submission so concerning?
The substances used are often colorless, odorless, and tasteless, making them undetectable:
- GHB/GBL: fast depressants, nicknamed "date rape drug."
- Ketamine: diverted anesthetic, causes dissociation and confusion.
- Benzodiazepines: sedatives causing drowsiness and amnesia.
Their combination with alcohol increases risks: blackout, loss of consciousness, vulnerability.
The Test Ton Verre® anti-GHB & Ketamine bracelet: an innovation for Quebec
Faced with this threat, AMA Prévention offers a unique solution: the Test Ton Verre® anti GHB & Ketamine bracelet.
- Immediate test: just one drop of drink is enough.
- Discreet and portable: worn on the wrist, it adapts to all festive situations.
- Proven reliability: developed with Toda Pharma, the leader in rapid diagnostics.
- Medical quality: CE certified, ISO 13485 compliant, French manufacturer.
- Collective prevention: ideal for festivals, bars, and student associations.
Specifically, this bracelet allows you to act before ingestion, where medical detection often comes too late.
Other AMA Prévention solutions
The bracelet is a first line of defense, but AMA Prévention also offers:
- Anti-chemical submission glass cover: physical protection preventing the introduction of substances.
- Test Ton Verre® cards: instant detection of GHB and ketamine.
- Drugdiag® saliva tests: rapid screening for THC, cocaine, amphetamines, etc.
- Drugdiag® urine tests: reliable and suitable for festivals, bars, and companies.
- Ethylotests: alcohol prevention for drivers, chemical and electronic solutions.
A public health issue
Chemical submission is not only an individual risk: it raises issues of public health, justice, and collective security. AMA Prévention positions itself as a partner of bars, festivals, and student associations, providing proven tools from Europe adapted to Quebec.
Conclusion
The phenomenon of chemical submission is rapidly increasing in Quebec, especially in party environments. Data from the SPVM and new hospital procedures confirm the need to act.
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💡 Practical information on screening
During a roadside check, the gendarmerie saliva test is commonly used to detect the presence of drugs. Many wonder about the gendarmerie saliva drug test how long it remains positive: it depends on metabolisms, but THC remains detectable for several hours to a few days. The gendarmerie saliva THC test (or gendarmerie THC saliva test) specifically targets recent cannabis use.
For prevention at home or in the workplace, performing a thc saliva test (also called saliva thc test) is an excellent step. If you’re looking to equip yourself, you might wonder where to buy a saliva test equivalent to the police? Although it can sometimes be difficult to find a thc saliva test in pharmacies, you can order our professional devices directly online.
🚨 Road Safety Reminder
Driving under the influence of drugs is severely punished by law. Plan ahead with a reliable self-test before getting behind the wheel.
⚠️ Prevention and Safety: Beware of fake anti-GHB tests
The market is flooded with simple paper "anti-GHB" gadgets made in Asia, without scientific validation or proven effectiveness. The Test Ton Verre® bracelets and cards from AMA Prévention are genuine devices developed in laboratories, made from durable materials and designed by a French Manufacturer. Don’t entrust your safety to a counterfeit: demand certified and reliable protection against chemical submission.
Which substances can be detected in a drink?
Chemical submission is not limited to GHB. Reported cases may involve sedatives, anxiolytics, antihistamines, opioids, or drug mixtures. This is precisely why a modern prevention approach must address drugs in drinks, not just anti-GHB.
Type 1 benzodiazepines
The “-pam” family: diazepam/Valium, oxazepam/Séresta, lormetazepam, bromazepam/Lexomil, clonazepam/Rivotril, lorazepam, flunitrazepam, nordazepam, loprazolam/Havlane, chlorazepate/Tranxène, prazepam/Lysanxia, nitrazepam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide. Noted exception: clobazam.
Type 2 benzodiazepines
The “-lam” family: alprazolam/Xanax, midazolam, triazolam, estazolam and related molecules.
Synthetic benzodiazepines
Bromazolam, etizolam, bentazepam, bromonordiazepam/desalkylgidazepam, flubrotizolam, fluclotizolam, gidazepam, methylclonazepam, norflurazepam/desalkylflurazepam, thionordazepam/demethylsulazepam, tofisopam/Emandaxin.
Other relevant families
Antihistamines and phenothiazines: pheniramine/Fervex, cyamemazine, alimemazine/Théralène, levomepromazine/Nozinan, chlorpromazine/Largactil, promethazine. Opioids: codeine, morphine, oxycodone and related opioids, with caution regarding pure tramadol. Other substances: GHB, ecstasy/MDMA, and certain cutting drugs.
Important note: this information should be read as an aid for prevention and choosing risk reduction tools. A drink test does not replace collective vigilance, medical care, or sampling performed in a medico-legal context. Antipsychotics such as olanzapine, clozapine, or quetiapine are mentioned as a family to be confirmed.
Prevention FAQ: drink tests, GHB, and chemical submission
Is an anti-GHB product enough to cover the risk?
No. GHB is highly publicized, but chemical submission can also involve benzodiazepines, sedative antihistamines, opioids, ecstasy/MDMA, or mixtures. A prevention strategy must therefore address drug detection in drinks more broadly.
Why combine B-SAFE with Test Ton Verre bracelets or cards?
Uses differ: cards and bracelets are simple, accessible, and suited for event distribution; B-SAFE offers a broader, premium approach for individuals, venues, or organizers who want to strengthen control over a suspicious drink.
What to do in case of discomfort or doubt?
Ensure the person’s safety, do not leave them alone, alert those around or staff, contact emergency services if necessary, and keep the glass if analysis might be useful. The test is a prevention tool, not a medical diagnosis.
B-SAFE scientific validation
The B-SAFE project, a drug detector pen for drinks, is validated and supported by Professor Jean-Claude Alvarez, toxicologist, professor of pharmacology-toxicology, and director of the toxicology laboratory at CHU Raymond-Poincaré/AP-HP in Garches.
A leading authority in toxicology, he is associated with the reference work conducted in France on psychoactive substances and chemical submission, in a national ecosystem also supported in public debate by voices such as Sandrine Josso and Caroline Darian.
This validation strengthens B-SAFE's technological positioning and the accuracy of its detection for drug prevention in drinks. Discover the B-SAFE product sheet.
