Let's support the #Mendorspas movement against the scourge of chemical submission
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While the #Mendorspas movement initiated essential awareness last May by revealing the criminal use of medicinal substances, an equally concerning reality remains largely unknown: chemical submission within the family sphere. This insidious form of violence operates in the shadows, away from outside eyes, in the intimacy of our homes.
According to the findings of the latest national survey conducted by the ANSM, it is alarming to note that in the majority of chemical submission cases, it is close relatives, whether family members or friends, who are primarily responsible. The victims of this heinous form of abuse are often among the most vulnerable, including minors, elderly people, or spouses. They suffer abuse, sometimes over a long period and repeatedly.
Medicinal substances, whether obtained by prescription or not, are the most frequently used for these purposes. From anxiolytics to antihistamines, these medications are diverted for their sedative properties, plunging victims into a state of drowsiness and sometimes even amnesia, thus erasing memories of the assaults. But beyond medications, illicit and unregulated drugs are also used for their sedative, stimulant, or hallucinogenic effects.
Faced with this troubling reality, AMA Prévention is calling for solidarity to support the #Mendorspas movement and contribute to the rollout of a large awareness campaign aimed at the general public and professionals. This campaign has several crucial objectives:
1. Identify the signs of chemical submission: It is essential to inform the public about warning signs indicating possible chemical submission, so that victims and witnesses can act quickly.
2. Train professionals for better care: Medical, social, and judicial workers must be trained to recognize and effectively handle cases of chemical submission, thus ensuring better protection for victims.
3. Encourage legal action and promote reporting: It is crucial to foster an environment where victims feel supported and encouraged to report these crimes, while ensuring perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.
Your support is essential to end this terrible reality that destroys lives in the privacy of our homes.
Join us in this fight for justice and the protection of the most vulnerable.
Make a donation today to help the M'endors pas association shed light on chemical submission and provide essential support to victims. Together, we can make a difference and work towards a safer and fairer world for all.
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