New Rochelle student revived with Narcan after possible fentanyl overdose

A Westchester County High School student needed to be revived with Narcan after the teenager used a vape, possibly laced with deadly fentanyl.

A New Rochelle High School student smoked a vape, believed to be marijuana, and passed out on Monday. Nurses rushed to administer Narcan, a treatment that could reverse the effects of a known or suspected overdose, officials said.

Superintendent Jonathan Raymond called the incident “an ominous milestone” for the county.

“Vaping nearly cost this student his life. I implore you to immediately speak to your children about the dangers of vaping. This is urgent,” wrote Raymond.

“This device is still in our community, potentially endangering the health or life of anyone who uses it.”

According to CBS 2, the vape is believed to have been infused with the deadly opioid fentanyl.

“And that’s why we need to get this message across to our families, caregivers, and our caregivers,” Raymond told the news station. “They need to know and tell their kids that every time you try something off the street, whether it’s marijuana or vape, it’s likely to be laced with fentanyl. That’s how bad it is, that’s how serious it is.”

He wrote in a community note that the county has not confirmed the substance that nearly killed the student, but “we know that any vaping devices or drugs purchased on the street may contain – and likely contain – the synthetic opioid fentanyl, and even the smallest dose can be lethal.”

CBS 2 reported that all school nurses in the New Rochelle school system, which is about 30 minutes from Manhattan, have a supply of Narcan.

Raymond urged parents to get their own Narcan prescription and ask their children to share information about “cartridges, vapes or other prohibited items in or near our schools.”

“If at any time they are with a friend who is overdosing, they can call 911 without fear of repercussions,” Raymond wrote. “There is nothing more important than the health, safety and well-being of our students, and we must all prevent fatal overdose.”