Chemical Submission: Our Commitment to Act and Protect

1. A scourge that is still too invisible

In recent years, cases of chemical submission have been on the rise in France. This phenomenon, still too often underestimated or misunderstood, involves administering psychoactive substances to a person without their knowledge with the aim of making them vulnerable, whether to steal, assault, or sexually abuse them.

Party venues, bars, festivals, and even student nights have become risky spaces for thousands of young women and men, unknowingly exposed to powerful drugs hidden in their drinks. Despite the growing number of reports, official figures remain unclear, largely due to the difficulty of proving the involuntary administration of a substance and quickly detecting the products in question.

Through this article, we wish not only to alert, but above all to present the concrete actions implemented by our team to fight against this silent violence , protect potential victims and support the actors involved on the ground.

2. Our commitment against chemical submission

At Ama Prévention, our mission has always been clear: to make prevention accessible, practical, and adapted to the realities on the ground. Faced with the rise in cases of chemical submission, it was unthinkable for us to remain a bystander. We chose to act, in keeping with our values ​​and expertise.

Chemical submission doesn't just affect party venues. It also affects workplaces, campuses, and private parties. It's an insidious phenomenon that requires concrete, accessible, and rapid responses.
Our commitment was born from this urgency: to offer reliable solutions to detect the substances involved in these acts , while supporting awareness among the general public.

We reject the trivialization of this violence. By taking a clear position on this issue, we affirm our commitment to supporting victims and complementing the organizations and professionals who work on the ground every day.

3. Actions on the ground, tools to protect yourself

Taking action against chemical submission cannot be limited to speaking out. Prevention takes on its full meaning on the ground. This is why we are increasing the number of concrete initiatives to provide solutions to those who need them.

We work with a variety of audiences: event organizers, student associations, communities, nightclubs, and even professionals in the medical and social sector. Each time, our goal is the same: to provide simple, effective, and validated tools to enable a rapid response to suspected chemical submission .

Our range of saliva and urine tests can detect the most commonly used substances in this type of attack in just a few minutes: benzodiazepines, opiates, methadone, fentanyl, barbiturates, and others. These devices are now used for prevention, self-monitoring, and local awareness campaigns.

We also strive to inform, train, and support. Because technology alone is not enough. Combating chemical abuse also requires awareness of the risks, understanding the warning signs, and sharing simple reflexes to protect yourself and others.

4. A concrete campaign: reliable tools accessible to all

For prevention to be truly effective, it must be accessible. That's why we've launched a campaign dedicated to combating chemical submission, by providing a selection of products specifically tailored to this issue.

We've compiled a special collection of saliva and urine tests and screening accessories that help identify the most commonly used substances in chemical submissions. These tests are easy to use, certified, and designed to provide fast and reliable results.

Beyond the products, this campaign is accompanied by a strong commitment:
For each order placed on our site, €1 is donated to the M'Endors Pas association , which actively works to inform and support victims and to have chemical submission legally recognized as a form of violence in its own right.

Our goal is clear: to offer concrete solutions while supporting those who work on the ground every day . It's not just about selling tests. It's about participating in a collective movement to break the silence, raise awareness, and empower everyone.

5. Support for the M'Endors Pas association

Since its inception, the M'Endors Pas association has played a vital role in recognizing, reporting, and addressing cases of chemical subjugation in France. Founded by victims and activists, this organization works tirelessly to change attitudes, raise public awareness, and secure better legal protection.

At Ama Prévention, we share this vision and commitment. This is why we have chosen to actively support M'Endors Pas , through a concrete action: for each order placed on our site, €1 is donated to them . This contribution aims to strengthen their capacity for action, their visibility and their support for victims.

We would like to salute the work of Gisèle Pelicot , Caroline Darian and Sandrine Josso , figures in this fight, who have brought this issue into the public arena with strength and courage. Their commitment inspires ours. And we are proud to walk alongside them to bring about concrete solutions to this form of violence that is still too often ignored.

👉 To learn more about our support:
Don't Sleep: The Many Facets of Chemical Submission

6. Our ambition for 2025

The fight against chemical submission cannot be limited to one-off actions. It is a long-term battle, which requires consistency, rigor, and innovation. At Ama Prévention, we aim to sustainably evolve prevention by developing tools adapted to the realities on the ground and by collaborating with committed stakeholders.

In 2025, we want to go further by:

• strengthening our presence in student, festive and professional circles , with information systems, awareness workshops and targeted partnerships;
• expanding our range of tests to respond to constant changes in substances in circulation, particularly new synthetic drugs;
• training professionals and volunteers in the use of tests and the detection of signs of chemical submission;
• further supporting associative structures , by facilitating their access to reliable and affordable tools.

Our ambition is simple but powerful: that everyone should have the means to protect themselves and others, in complete autonomy . Whether they are students, school leaders, event organizers, or worried loved ones, we want no one to be powerless in the face of this danger.

7. Useful numbers in case of chemical submission

In case of doubt, suspicion, or emergency situation related to a possible chemical exposure, it is essential to react quickly. Here are the numbers and resources to know:

🚨 In case of medical emergency or immediate danger:

• SAMU: 15
• Police / Gendarmerie: 17
• European emergency number: 112

📞 Information, listening, support:

• Drugs Info Service: 0 800 23 13 13 (anonymous and free call)
• Sexual violence, support and guidance: 0 800 05 95 95
• CRAFS (Resource Center for Perpetrators of Sexual Violence): official website
• Don't Sleep Association: www.mendorspas.fr
• Project Artemis: projet-artemise.org

Conclusion

Faced with a phenomenon as serious and insidious as chemical submission, silence is no longer an option. At Ama Prévention, we have chosen to take action: by informing, equipping, supporting grassroots organizations, and providing reliable and accessible tools.

We are not fighting this fight alone. It relies on the collective commitment of all those who refuse to allow fear to take hold in our living, celebrating, and working spaces. It relies on the desire to give power back to everyone: the power to protect themselves, to detect, to react, to report, to support.

We will continue to develop concrete solutions and increase our support for those who are making a difference. Together, we can reverse this violence and build a culture of vigilance, solidarity, and respect.