Chemical Submission: Our Commitment to Act and Protect
1. A scourge still too invisible
In recent years, cases of chemical submission have seen a worrying increase in France. This phenomenon, still too often minimized or misunderstood, involves administering psychoactive substances to a person without their knowledge to make them vulnerable, whether to rob, assault, or sexually abuse them.
Party venues, bars, festivals, and student parties have become risky spaces for thousands of young women and men, unknowingly exposed to powerful drugs hidden in their drinks. Despite increasing testimonies, official figures remain unclear, largely due to the difficulty of proving involuntary administration of a substance and quickly detecting the products involved.
Through this article, we aim not only to raise awareness but especially to present the concrete actions implemented by our team to fight this silent violence, protect potential victims, and support engaged actors on the ground.
2. Our commitment against chemical submission
At Ama Prévention, our mission has always been clear: to make prevention accessible, concrete, and adapted to real-world conditions. Faced with the rise in chemical submission cases, it was unthinkable for us to remain bystanders. We chose to act, in line with our values and expertise.
Chemical submission does not only concern party venues. It also affects professional environments, campuses, and private parties. It is an insidious phenomenon that requires concrete, accessible, and rapid responses.
Our commitment was born from this urgency: to offer reliable solutions to detect substances involved in these acts, while supporting public awareness.
We refuse to normalize this violence. By taking a clear stance on this issue, we affirm our commitment to support victims and complement the work of associations and professionals who operate daily on the ground.
3. Actions on the ground, tools to protect yourself
Taking action against chemical submission cannot be limited to speeches. Prevention truly makes sense on the ground. That is why we multiply concrete initiatives to provide solutions to those who need them.
We work with various audiences: event organizers, student associations, local authorities, nightlife venues, and professionals in the medico-social sector. Each time, our goal is the same: to provide simple, effective, and validated tools to enable a quick response to suspected chemical submission.
Our ranges of saliva and urine tests can detect within minutes the substances most frequently used in this type of assault: benzodiazepines, opiates, methadone, fentanyl, barbiturates, among others. These devices are now used both for prevention, self-monitoring, and in awareness campaigns conducted locally.
We also ensure to inform, train, and support. Because technology alone is not enough. The fight against chemical submission also involves understanding the risks, recognizing warning signs, and spreading simple habits to protect yourself and others.
4. A concrete campaign: reliable tools accessible to everyone
For prevention to be truly effective, it must be accessible. That is why we launched a campaign dedicated to fighting chemical submission, offering a selection of products specifically adapted to this issue.
We have grouped together in a special collection all the saliva tests, urine tests, and detection accessories that identify the most commonly used substances in cases of chemical submission. These tests are easy to use, certified, and designed to provide quick and reliable results.
Beyond the products, this campaign is accompanied by a strong commitment:
For every order placed on our site, €1 is donated to the association M’Endors Pas, which actively works to inform, support victims, and have chemical submission legally recognized as a distinct form of violence.
Our goal is clear: to offer concrete solutions while supporting those who work daily on the ground. It is not just about selling tests. It is about participating in a collective movement to break the silence, raise awareness, and strengthen everyone’s ability to act.
5. Support for the association M’Endors Pas
Since its creation, the association M’Endors Pas has played a crucial role in the recognition, denunciation, and care of chemical submission cases in France. Founded by victims and activists, this organization works tirelessly to change mindsets, raise public awareness, and secure better legal protection.
At Ama Prévention, we share this vision and commitment. That is why we have chosen to actively support M’Endors Pas through a concrete action: for every 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 want to acknowledge the work of Gisèle Pelicot, Caroline Darian, and Sandrine Josso, leaders in this fight, who have brought this issue into the public sphere with strength and courage. Their commitment inspires ours. And we are proud to stand alongside them to bring forward concrete solutions to this still too often ignored form of violence.
👉 To learn more about our support:
M’Endors Pas: 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 that requires consistency, rigor, and innovation. At Ama Prévention, we aim to sustainably advance prevention, by developing tools adapted to field realities and collaborating with committed stakeholders.
In 2025, we want to go further by :
- strengthening our presence in student, festive, and professional environments, with information systems, awareness workshops, and targeted partnerships ;
- expanding our range of tests to respond to the constant evolution of substances in circulation, especially new synthetic drugs ;
- training professionals and volunteers in the use of tests and detection of signs of chemical submission ;
- further supporting associative structures, by facilitating their access to reliable and affordable tools.
Our ambition is simple but strong: that everyone can have, independently, the means to protect themselves or others. Whether it is a student, a school official, an event organizer, or a concerned relative, we want no one to be powerless against this danger.
7. Useful numbers in case of chemical submission
In case of doubt, suspicion, or emergency related to possible chemical submission, it is essential to act 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 :
- Drogues Info Service : 0 800 23 13 13 (anonymous and free call)
- Sexual violence, listening and guidance : 0 800 05 95 95
- CRAFS (Resource Center for Survivors of Sexual Violence) : official site
- Association M’Endors Pas: www.mendorspas.fr
- Projet Artémise: 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 act: by informing, equipping, supporting grassroots associations, and providing reliable and accessible tools.
We do not fight this battle alone. It relies on the collective commitment of all those who refuse to let fear settle in our living, party, and work places. It relies on the will to empower everyone: the power to protect oneself, detect, react, report, and support.
We will continue to develop concrete solutions and strengthen our support for those who are driving change. Together, we can reduce this violence and build a culture of vigilance, solidarity, and respect.
💡 Practical information on screening
During a road check, the gendarmerie saliva test is commonly used to detect the presence of drugs. Many wonder about how long the gendarmerie saliva drug test stays positive: it depends on metabolism, but THC remains detectable for several hours to a few days. The gendarmerie thc saliva test (or gendarmerie saliva thc test) specifically targets recent cannabis use.
To promote prevention at home or in the workplace, taking a thc saliva test (also called saliva thc test) is an excellent step. If you are looking to equip yourself, you might wonder where to buy gendarmerie saliva test equivalent? Although it can sometimes be difficult to find a pharmacy thc saliva test, 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.