BUONO-KEAN PROPOSE LIMITS TO CRACK DOWN ON OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUG ABUSE

Measure Would Require Age-Verification for Purchase of Cough Medicines Containing DXM

EDISON – At a news conference at Edison High School today, State Senator Barbara Buono unveiled legislation, sponsored by Senator Buono and Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr., requiring that customers be at least 18 years old to purchase over-the-counter cough and cold remedies containing dextromethorphan (DXM), an ingredient which, when abused by teenagers seeking to get high, can have potentially lethal consequences.

“New Jersey needs to step up and address this very serious danger to the health and safety of our teenage sons and daughters,” said Senator Buono, D-Metuchen. “DXM abuse can have lasting and potentially fatal consequences for teenagers who misuse this legal, inexpensive, and easily accessible substance in order to achieve a high. By instituting common-sense limitations on who can purchase products containing DXM, we can reduce the risk that our children will add to the growing number of tragic statistics.”

MEDIA ADVISORY - SENATOR BARBARA BUONO TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON BUONO-KEAN DEXTROMETHORPHAN LEGISLATION

EDISON – On Wednesday, September 3rd Senator Barbara Buono will hold a press conference to discuss legislation that she and Senator Tom Kean Jr. will introduce this fall. The bill would prohibit the sale of any product containing Dextromethorphan to anyone under the age of 18 years old. It targets recreational abusers of the over-the-counter drug that is commonly found in over 100 common cough and cold remedies.

“The abuse of Dextromethorphan is a growing problem in New Jersey and across the United States,” said Senator Buono (D-18). “Because the drugs are so readily available to kids, abuse can be easily hidden from even the most involved parent.”

Governor's spending plan assures higher taxes, fees and tolls

One of the most accomplished individuals to call Gloucester County home will be honored by the Republican Party on May 27. Former Governor and 911 Commission Chairman Tom Kean, along with his son, New Jersey Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. will appear together to honor Gene McCaffrey. It is unusual for the two Kean's to appear together at a public event, due to their schedules.

Former Senate Presidents Bateman and McDermott Support Lance 

            Showing continued strength outside his home county of Hunterdon, Leonard Lance announced two significant endorsements for his campaign for the 7th Congressional district seat being vacated by Mike Ferguson, who is not running for re-election.

It should not have taken grand jury subpoenas for Governor Corzine to realize that last July's pork barrel feeding frenzy violated the public trust and should never be repeated.