Nancy Mace on Drugs

Hires former marijuana lobbyist, supports legalization

Hires former marijuana lobbyist; supports legalization

Require reporting of administration of opioid antidote

Analysis by Count On 2 NBC News:A new state law requires South Carolina health care facilities to report to the state health department every time they administer an opioid antidote. This information will be collected for the state's prescription monitoring program. DHEC already tracks antidote administrations from some law enforcement and firefighters, but now all first responders will be required to submit that data as well. The goal of the law is to get a fuller picture of opioid misuse in the state.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 44-0-2 on May/8/19; passed House 103-0-20 on May/9/19; State Rep. Nancy Mace voted YES; Signed by Governor Henry McMaster on May/16/19

Took prescription medication for depression and ADD

My mother worried about me, took me out of school and forced me to go through a series of psychological and neurological tests. The tests revealed what my mother had already expected: I had ADD, a neurological condition that made it hard for me to learn. At first I resisted the diagnosis, for I didn't like to be labeled "learning disabled." Eventually, though, with my mother's help, I began to accept the reality of my condition. I started on prescription medication for the ADD and worked to acquire coping skills to help me compensate for my disability. The seeds of hope began to grow within me, and with hope came renewed courage. I stopped taking the antidepressants and began concentrating on other ways to get well.