Over the course of the past week, school administrators and school resource officers recovered multiple vapes containing THC from students at several Charles County middle and high schools. Incidents occurred in both bathrooms and other school areas and involved students between the ages of 11 and 16. In total, devices were recovered at Smallwood Middle School, Mattawoman Middle School, Glymont Middle School, Thomas Stone High School, and Westlake High School. Each student involved received a citation for possession of cannabis and faces consequences under the Charles County Public Schools code of student conduct. Vapes containing THC can be especially dangerous for young people as some of the products may come from unregulated sources, meaning students may be inhaling unknown, harmful substances. The levels of THC found in some cartridges can also affect a student’s judgment and health. Parents are encouraged to talk with their children about the risks associated with using vaping devices.
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