Back to school 2025: prevention, integration evenings and anti-GHB bracelets

Back to school: between conviviality and responsibility

Each year, the start of the academic year marks the start of student life, punctuated by induction days and festive evenings organized by student unions and associations. These events play an essential role: creating connections, welcoming new arrivals, and strengthening the sense of belonging to the student community.

In Strasbourg , where AMA Prevention develops its products in partnership with the Toda Pharma laboratory, student life is particularly dynamic: the city is one of the largest French university capitals, with thousands of students from all over Europe. This context makes it a privileged ground for innovation and experimentation for prevention systems adapted to the realities of the student world.

But behind the conviviality also lies a collective responsibility: that of ensuring that the festival remains a time of sharing and safety for everyone. Already present in many festivals and festive events , AMA Prevention has observed that vigilance and prevention have become strong expectations of young people and organizers.

Prevention, awareness and support are therefore essential issues, and many players in the student world – such as mutual insurance companies, federations and associations – are already working in this direction.

It is in this context that AMA Prevention is committed to offering concrete and accessible solutions to combat a risk that is still too present in party environments: chemical submission .

“81% of victims are women, with an average age of 27.”

(Source: National study 2000–2019, ANSM / PubMed)

Actors already invested in student prevention

French student life is based on a solid network of associations and institutions, which have been working for several years on prevention and the well-being of young people.

• MGEL (Mutuelle Générale des Étudiants de l'Est) has long been known for its health and prevention programs. Present on many campuses, it regularly runs campaigns on addictions, mental health, and student safety.
• Student federations such as FAGE (Federation of General Student Associations), UNEF , and PDE bring together thousands of students across France. They organize major events—integration programs, conferences, and themed evenings—and increasingly incorporate awareness-raising programs into their communications.
• Finally, Student Unions (BDE) and local associations play a key role: they are the primary organizers of induction evenings and back-to-school events. They are therefore on the front line when it comes to implementing concrete prevention solutions.

These stakeholders have already proven their organizational skills and commitment to student health. But in the face of new risks, particularly chemical exposure, their efforts can be strengthened with appropriate and accessible tools.

An additional challenge: chemical submission

While student prevention campaigns often focus on combating heavy drinking or drug use, another phenomenon is increasingly worrying organizers: chemical submission .

“In 2022, 1,229 cases of probable chemical submission or vulnerability were recorded by CRAFS.”

(Source: Josso Report, Ministry of Gender Equality, 2025)

GHB , ketamine , and some benzodiazepines can be sneaked into a person's drink without their knowledge. These colorless and odorless substances act quickly and leave the victim extremely vulnerable. Reports of these practices have increased sharply in recent years, particularly at festivals, bars, and private parties.

Student parties and induction days are not immune to this risk. Crowd density, alcohol consumption, and the difficulty of monitoring every drink create fertile ground for malicious activity.

Faced with this reality, it is essential to broaden the scope of prevention : beyond general awareness campaigns, it is necessary to offer students simple and effective tools to protect themselves in concrete terms.

AMA Prevention, a committed partner

Faced with these challenges, AMA Prévention positions itself as a trusted ally for the student world . Specializing in screening and protection solutions, the company develops and distributes tools adapted to the realities of evenings and festive events.

• Anti-GHB bracelets , designed in collaboration with the Toda Pharma laboratory, allow you to quickly test a drink and detect the presence of GHB or ketamine. Discreet and easy to use, they fit naturally into a festive context.
• Glass hoods provide a simple, reusable physical barrier, preventing any unwanted substances from being added to a glass.
• The 3-panel DrinkSafe® cards represent an innovative development: they allow for rapid testing of the presence of GHB and ketamine in a drink, while offering two customizable panels using stickers provided by customers. This solution combines prevention and visibility for student unions, mutual insurance companies, and student federations.
• Drugdiag® multi-drug urine tests (6, 10, 11, 13T, CUP) complete the range. They instantly detect several psychoactive substances, including some commonly used in cases of chemical submission (benzodiazepines, opiates, methadone, amphetamines, etc.). CE-certified and manufactured in France, they are already used by the military, businesses, and healthcare professionals.
• Finally, AMA Prevention offers the rental of breathalyzers : self-screening alcohol terminals available at the entrance or exit of events. They allow participants to check their blood alcohol level before getting back on the road, significantly reducing the risk of accidents. This approach is part of a comprehensive prevention approach, complementary to anti-chemical submission devices.

These solutions, already deployed at festivals and with partner associations, are now accessible to the student world . They can be integrated into back-to-school packs, distributed during evening events, installed on prevention stands or directly at the heart of events.

For student associations, AMA Prevention also offers the possibility of personalizing anti-GHB bracelets from 500 copies , allowing them to combine prevention and visual identity during events.

By combining its expertise with that of student stakeholders, AMA Prévention intends to contribute to making the start of the school year a festive but also safe and responsible time.

AMA Prevention, a committed partner

Faced with these challenges, AMA Prévention positions itself as a trusted ally for the student world . Specializing in screening and protection solutions, the company develops and distributes tools adapted to the realities of evenings and festive events.

• Toda Pharma's anti-GHB bracelets , designed in collaboration with the laboratory, allow you to quickly test a drink and detect the presence of GHB or ketamine. Discreet and easy to use, they fit naturally into a festive setting.
• The glass hoods , developed in partnership with the French company Capote2verre , provide a simple and reusable physical barrier, preventing any unwanted substances from being added to a glass.
• The 3-panel DrinkSafe® cards represent an innovative development: they allow for rapid testing of the presence of GHB and ketamine in a drink, while offering two customizable panels using stickers provided by customers. This solution combines prevention and visibility for student unions, mutual insurance companies, and student federations.
• The Drugdiag® range of multi-drug urine tests (6, 10, 11, 13T, CUP) completes the offering. These devices instantly detect several psychoactive substances, including some frequently used in cases of chemical submission (benzodiazepines, opiates, methadone, amphetamines, etc.). CE-certified and manufactured in France, they are already used by the military, businesses, and healthcare professionals.
• AMA Prevention also offers the rental of breathalyzers : self-testing alcohol terminals available at the entrance or exit of events. They allow participants to check their blood alcohol level before getting back on the road, significantly reducing the risk of accidents.
• Finally, AMA Prevention doesn't just provide tools: we train and raise awareness among student associations, mutual societies, and other organizations about the risks associated with drug and alcohol consumption, as well as the specific dangers of chemical submission. We also support organizers in using our systems to ensure their maximum effectiveness in the field.

These solutions, already deployed at festivals and with partner associations, are now accessible to the student world . They can be integrated into back-to-school packs, distributed during evening events, installed on prevention stands or directly at the heart of events.

For student associations, AMA Prévention also offers the possibility of personalizing Toda Pharma anti-GHB bracelets from 500 copies , allowing them to combine prevention and visual identity during events.

By combining its expertise with that of student stakeholders, AMA Prévention intends to contribute to making the start of the school year a festive but also safe and responsible time.

Making prevention a collective force

Student mutual societies, national federations and BDEs already play an essential role in university life. Their organizational capacity and proximity to students make them key partners in strengthening prevention .

AMA Prévention wishes to be part of this dynamic, not just as a supplier, but as a strategic and educational ally . By providing certified, adapted and easy-to-deploy tools – Toda Pharma anti-GHB bracelets , Capote2verre glass condoms , customizable 3-part DrinkSafe® cards , Drugdiag® multi-drug tests and Ethylobornes – we offer student stakeholders concrete solutions to secure their events.

Our mission doesn't stop at providing equipment. We also support organizers in:

• Training and awareness of the risks associated with drugs, alcohol and chemical submission.
• Practical use of our tools in the field, to ensure their maximum effectiveness.

Our goal is clear: to enable each organizer to demonstrate their commitment to the safety and well-being of students , while preserving the festive spirit that makes university life so rich.

We therefore invite the MGEL , the FAGE , the student federations and the BDEs to initiate, from this back-to-school period, pilot collaborations with AMA Prévention. Together, we can build a new standard for student events: a party that combines conviviality, integration and safety.

Conclusion: a return to school under the sign of responsibility

The 2025 academic year promises to be rich in events, encounters, and festive moments. These moments are precious to student life, but they require collective vigilance in the face of risks associated with alcohol, drugs, and chemical submission.

By working alongside student mutual societies, federations and associations, AMA Prévention wishes to contribute to a new dynamic: that of a friendly, inclusive and safe celebration.

Thanks to concrete solutions – Toda Pharma anti-GHB bracelets, Capote2verre glass condoms, customizable 3-part DrinkSafe® cards, Drugdiag® multi-drug urine tests and Ethylobornes – but also to support in training and awareness , we affirm our desire to become a benchmark partner for prevention in the student environment .

Making prevention a collective force means guaranteeing each student the freedom to fully enjoy their evenings, in an environment where safety is not an option but a given.