Bono Mack Promoting Efforts To Curb Rx Painkiller Misuse
U.S Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.), a vocal proponent of legislation to regulate and curb the misuse of prescription pain medications, says that laws are needed to stop what she considers to be an "epidemic" of painkiller misuse among teenagers. Bono Mack has introduced a bill (HR 1316) that aims to train physicians about strong pain medications and curb their misuse.
- "Palm Springs Congresswoman Bono Mack Puts Spotlight on Prescription Drug Abuse" (Felde, "KPCC News," KPCC, 3/19).