S. 2274 (110th): Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007

Introduced:
Oct 31, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Joseph Biden Jr. [D-DE]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on October 31, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Oct 31, 2007
Referred to Committee Oct 31, 2007
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2D, 1R) (show)
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Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to prevent the abuse of dextromethorphan, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Oct 31, 2007.
15 pages

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10/31/2007--Introduced.
Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to: (1) set forth definitions relating to dextromethorphan in unfinished or finished dosage form; (2) classify unfinished dextromethorphan as a Schedule V controlled substance; and (3) impose civil penalties for sales of products containing dextromethorphan to individuals under the age of 18.
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
(1) manufacturers of products containing dextromethorphan should provide warnings about the dangers of dextromethorphan misuse; and
(2) retailers should impose safeguards to protect against the theft of products containing dextromethorphan.
Directs the Director of National Drug Control Policy to make grants to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America and the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America for education programs to prevent the abuse of prescription and nonprescription drugs (including dextromethorphan).
Authorizes the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to make grants to certain communities to implement comprehensive community-wide strategies for addressing abuse of prescription and nonprescription drugs.

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