WESTPORT, MASS. (WHDH) - A Westport High School student was hospitalized after vaping a mixture of THC and nicotine out of an e-cigarette pen on Friday.
Emergency crews responding to a report of an intoxicated student at the high school began performing a medical evaluation on the male student when they observed him displaying erratic and violent behavior, according to the Westport Police Department.
He allegedly had to be restrained for his safety and the safety of the first responders before his father was called to the school.
Upon seeing his son, police say the man grew angry and assaulted him for showing signs of intoxication.
An investigation by the administration and school resource officer Kyle Fernandes revealed that several students had ingested an e-cigarette pen that contained THC and nicotine, according to police.
Earlier in the month, the Food and Drug Administration released a statement warning the public of the dangers of some THC vape products.
“…consumers are urged to avoid buying vaping products from the street, and to refrain from using THC oil or modifying/ adding any substances to products purchased in stores. Additionally, no youth should be using any vaping product, regardless of the substance,” the statement read in part.
One other student had to be hospitalized while all other students were evaluated by the school nurse and Westport Fire Department paramedics.
Police say officers confiscated the e-cigarette which led to the students being transported to a local hospital.
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