The fight against chemical submission: a crucial challenge for prevention

Chemical submission is a real scourge that unfortunately affects a large number of people, often without their knowledge. It involves administering psychoactive substances without the victim's consent, with the aim of making them vulnerable, often to commit assaults. This practice is a "perfect crime" according to Sandrine Josso, deputy of Loire-Atlantique, as it is very difficult to identify the perpetrators and prove its existence. Sandrine Josso has been renewed in her mission to prevent chemical submission in order to continue raising awareness and supporting victims.

A mission of prevention and support for victims

This scourge is receiving special attention from public authorities, who want to strengthen prevention and victim support. Sandrine Josso, with the government's support, has been mandated to relaunch an information mission on chemical submission, following its interruption during the dissolution of the National Assembly in summer 2024. Accompanied by Senator Véronique Guillotin, Josso strives to raise public awareness and improve victim recognition.

This mission aims in particular to educate and inform health professionals and law enforcement to better recognize symptoms and respond quickly to reports. Indeed, victims of chemical submission must be believed and supported, not only by justice but also by society as a whole.

Prevention at the heart of our commitment

For AMA Prévention, we believe that prevention also involves better detection of substances in everyday situations, whether in road safety or the workplace. Our saliva and urine screening tests are designed to provide rapid and reliable detection, thus helping to prevent risky situations and ensure everyone's safety.

Our commitment in 2024

In 2024, AMA Prévention carried out several concrete actions to fight against chemical submission and raise public awareness. We distributed more than 800 free glass protection condoms, 1000 DrinkSafe GHB Detector tests for drinks, 200 cup holders with AMA Prévention glass protection, 300 multi-substance urine screening tests, and 500 breathalyzers.

These actions helped prevent potential risks and ensure better safety at public events or in private settings. More and more people are now aware of the risks of chemical submission, thanks to the commitment of figures like Sandrine Josso, Caroline Darian, Josiane Pélicot, as well as associations like "M'endors pas" and the "Balance ton bar" movement, initiated by Maïté Meus.

Towards a safer society

Faced with a phenomenon as insidious as chemical submission, it is essential to strengthen awareness and prevention methods. Sandrine Josso advocates for the renewal of this mission so that France can set an example in the fight against this form of violence. At AMA Prévention, we are committed to offering concrete and accessible solutions for effective prevention.

If you are a victim or witness a suspicious situation, do not hesitate to speak up and seek help from the authorities. Every act of prevention can make a difference.