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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Truth Farm educates public on the importance of Narcan following student overdose
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – After a Tompkins County student overdosed on fentanyl last week, Truth Pharm is educating the public on the importance of Narcan. The Dryden Central School District released a letter to the public stating that a student overdosed on fentanyl after using what they believed was a marijuana vape. After collapsing in the hallway, the student was administered multiple doses of Narcan. The vape was not purchased at a licensed dispensary but at an independent convenience store that was not permitted to sell marijuana products. Executive Director of Truth Pharm Alexis Pleus commended Dryden for their approach to the incident. She encourages schools to carry Narcan and train their staff because it could save a life. Pleus says it's important to use non stigmatizing language when discussing substance use, especially with children. 'Students are going to dabble and try. This is an age old thing, it's been going on for decades. What parents need to do when they have conversations with their kids is make sure that they're aware of the potential risks and dangers but recognize we can't control our kids once they leave the house. Most likely they're going to do things that we don't approve of. Their judgment center isn't fully developed. And what can they do to stay as safe as possible? Have Narcan on hand,' Pleus said. Truth Pharm offers free Narcan kits and fentanyl testing strips as well as Narcan training, education sessions, and support services. Several Naloxboxes are installed around the community for quick access to the lifesaving medication. Who were the victims of the shooting outside the DC Jewish Museum? GOP campaign arm tells Republicans to 'go on offense' messaging Trump agenda bill Megan Thee Stallion's lawyers reject Tory Lanez new evidence claims Proposal pushes DNA testing to protect wolves mistaken for coyotes in NY Another successful Kick It For Cans kickball tournament Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Student overdoses on fentanyl after using laced marijuana vape
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A school-aged child nearly died last week after smoking a marijuana vape that was laced with fentanyl. The Dryden Central School District released a letter to the public on May 13 stating that a student in Tompkins County overdosed on fentanyl after using what they believed was a marijuana vape. According to the district, the student collapsed in the hallway of his school and was administered multiple doses of Narcan, a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose. The student reported inhaling the vape one time. When the vape was tested, it tested positive for fentanyl. The vape was not purchased at a licensed dispensary but at an independent convenience store that was not permitted to sell marijuana in any form. The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office was contacted and is investigating the matter. The district says each of its buildings is equipped with Narcan as well as AED machines. Staff members are trained to use these tools. Dryden encourages parents to talk to their child about the dangers of substance abuse. Read the full letter below. NYSP looking for missing teen last seen in Deposit Student overdoses on fentanyl after using laced marijuana vape New Siena Poll: NYers weigh in on state budget, governor favorability One more day under high pressure before rain returns New York State DOT remembers fallen highway workers Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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THC vape pen with fentanyl warning to Parents: What you need to know
DRYDEN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It's a message that no parent wants to receive in their inbox: a local school district warns families and staff about a vape pen found with fentanyl in it that a student in the area got hold of. Although the student was not enrolled in Dryden Central School District, the student was close enough in mileage that the district thought the risk was too close not to send a statement. These TCH pens found with fentanyl have become a growing concern among experts and educators nationwide, becoming more dangerous and common. One of those educators who was a former addict, Michael DeLeon, says he has over 100 cases across the country where law enforcement has detected fentanyl in vapes. For years, Michael has been on a mission to end this crisis. He has traveled to schools across the nation to spread awareness and inform students that this is real and extremely dangerous. 'An unsuspected kid puts a vape in their mouth to hit their vape, and it has fentanyl in it, they're going to die if someone's not nearby with Narcan,' says Michael DeLeon When educating, the Steered Straight founders remind families, students, and educators that this is scary and happening daily. He reminds parents that they don't need to scare their kids because scaring them won't work. DeLeon says the best way is to educate them, empower them, and steer them. 'This is going to get more common, more common than ever,' said DeLeon, reminding that 'We're going to see more unlicensed selling vapes and we're going to see more counterfeit and rogue vapes sent into this country.' So, his advice to parents is to start talking to their children and make it known that one hit could kill. 'The three most dangerous words a parent could ever utter are not my kid because it's never your kid till it's your kid. Prevention through education is the key,' said DeLeon. For more information to better educate on this crisis, you can head over to his website, Steered Straight. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
