Documentary Exposes the Hidden Crisis of Drug-Facilitated Sexual Violence

Centered on the landmark Pelicot case, the film sheds light on the widespread and systemic use of chemical submission in sexual assaults.

The documentary 'Soumission chimique: pour que la honte change de camp,' airing on France 2, highlights the pervasive use of drug-facilitated sexual violence across various contexts, from familial to social settings.
Caroline Darian, daughter of both a victim and perpetrator in the Pelicot case, leads the film, sharing her personal story and advocating for change through her association #MendorsPas.
The documentary reveals that commonly used substances in these crimes include medications like sedatives and antihistamines, often leaving victims with little or no memory of the assault.
The Pelicot case, involving a woman drugged and assaulted over a decade by her husband and others, led to 51 convictions and has become a pivotal moment in raising awareness about chemical submission.
Experts and survivors call for improved training for healthcare professionals and expanded access to advanced testing methods like hair analysis to detect long-term drug exposure.