Jason Surks

February 26, 2007 - 8:04pm
PRESS RELEASE

State Senator Barbara Buono

BUONO MEASURE TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ON THE DANGERS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG ADDICTION PASSES COMMITTEE

TRENTON - The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Barbara Buono to create "Jason's Law," which would establish a statewide prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse public awareness campaign.

"There is a widespread misconception that prescription and over-the-counter drugs are inherently safe," said Senator Buono, D-Middlesex. "But these substances can be just as addictive as street drugs and the possibilities of an overdose are just as great."

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