Ipecac Syrup is no longer available to the public on pharmacy shelves in New York State. Governor Cuomo signed the ban into law Friday, after Ipecac was reported to be misused by those with eating disorders. YNN's Antoinette Bryant spoke with a mother who has fought to get this law passed since her daughter died from Ipecac abuse.

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The vomit-inducing drug, which was available over the counter, can be abused by those with eating disorders. That's what contributed to the death of Debbie Begeny's 22-year-old daughter Heather.

Heather died from cardiac arrest after using Ipecac.

Under the new law, stores are required to keep the drug either behind the pharmacy counter or under the control of a manager.

"Anybody should be questioned about ipecac at this point, especially if you're a young person. There's really no need for a 17-year-old, who can't even buy cigarettes in a store, to be able to walk in and come out with bottles of Ipecac,” said Debbie Begeny, Ipecac Legislation Advocate.

Begeny says she'd like to see the law passed across the country.