French Lawmakers Push for National Chemsex Prevention Strategy

The French National Assembly debates a resolution urging government action on the growing chemsex crisis, though funding and concrete measures remain uncertain.

Chemsex, involving drug use to enhance sexual experiences, is increasingly viewed as a public health and safety issue in France, affecting up to 200,000 people.
A resolution calling for a national prevention strategy has broad bipartisan support and is expected to pass in the National Assembly, though it is non-binding.
The proposed strategy includes public awareness campaigns, healthcare professional training, and detailed epidemiological studies to address the issue's spread.
The practice, initially concentrated among men who have sex with men, is now spreading to younger and more diverse populations across France.
Despite growing urgency and prior committee approval of a €300,000 prevention budget, the government has yet to allocate funding or implement concrete measures.