Let's support the #Mendorspas movement against the scourge of chemical submission
While the #Mendorspas movement sparked a major awareness campaign last May by exposing the criminal use of medicinal substances, an equally worrying reality remains largely unknown: chemical submission within the family sphere. This pernicious form of violence operates in the shadows, far from outside eyes, in the privacy 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 cases of chemical submission, those close to them, whether family members or friends, are primarily responsible. The victims of this odious form of mistreatment are often among the most vulnerable, whether they are minors, elderly people or spouses. They suffer abuse, sometimes over a long period of time and repeatedly.
Drugs, whether obtained by prescription or not, are the most frequently used for these purposes. From anxiolytics to anti-allergy drugs, these drugs are diverted for their sedative properties, plunging victims into a state of drowsiness and sometimes even amnesia, thus erasing memories of the attacks. But beyond medications, illicit and unregulated drugs are also used for their sedative, stimulant or hallucinogenic effects.
Faced with this troubling reality, AMA Prevention is calling for solidarity to support the #Mendorspas movement and contribute to the deployment of a vast 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 the warning signs indicating possible chemical submission, so that victims and witnesses can act quickly.
2. Train professionals for better care : Medical, social and legal workers must be trained to recognize and effectively treat cases of chemical submission, thus ensuring better protection of victims.
3. Encourage the prosecution of cases and promote reporting : It is crucial to foster an environment where victims feel supported and encouraged to report these crimes, while ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.
Your support is essential to put an end to 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.
Donate today to help M'endors pas shine a light on chemical submission and provide critical support to victims. Together, we can make a difference and work towards a safer, more just world for all.
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