The student was said to have vaped a marijuana concentrate, which may have contained fentanyl.
-- There were anxious moments at New Rochelle High School on Monday when a nurse had to use Narcan to save a student who apparently used"We're really grateful for our nurses being on top of it. They saved the student's life," New Rochelle Superintendent Jonathan Raymond said.NYC councilman to introduce bill that would provide lifesaving drug Narcan in clubs and bars
Raymond called it an ominous moment at New Rochelle High. Midday Monday, a student used a vaping device to take a hit of marijuana concentrate and quickly showed signs of distress. It is believed the concentrate was contaminated with the powerful opioid"And that's why we need to get this message out to our families, caregivers and our guardians.
"It was absolutely shocking. I was just really glad the nurses had the Narcan on hand," parent Mary Monzon said."It's terrifying. Again, I'm just so grateful this didn't end in the death of a child. Unbelievable," Monzon said. Worried more students may have access to the potentially contaminated vape cartridges, the district is warning parents to talk to their children about the dangers.
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