A New Kensington woman accused of letting her toddler become intoxicated by eating cannabis- laced candy has been ordered to stand trial on a felony charge. Kasey Lynne Condon, 31, of the 800 block of Franklin Street was charged Jan. 17 with felony child endangerment along with a count of reckless endangerment. She was released from custody on a $5,000 unsecured bond, according … [Read more...] about New Kensington woman accused of letting toddler eat pot-laced candy to stand trial
Narcan
Why Narcan Won’t Work on Cannabis Overdoses
Narcan is a lifesaving drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, but it won't work on a cannabis overdose. Narcan is an opioid antagonist, meaning that it binds to opioid receptors in the brain and reverses the overdose. Since cannabis is not an opioid, Narcan has no effect on an "overdose" of cannabis.What is Narcan?If you don't know what this is, you are blessed. The U.S. has a … [Read more...] about Why Narcan Won’t Work on Cannabis Overdoses
I saw the light
I saw the light
A few days ago my mom had fallen, had to be treated in the E.R. and had to stay at the hospital. She is doing just fine and will be coming home in a few days.
As I was leaving and picking up my car from the valet at the emergency room entrance, I noticed a grey Acura with the passenger door open and a woman who was completely lifeless. A few minutes pass … [Read more...] about I saw the light
