Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin joined leaders at the University of Central Arkansas to officially launch the One Pill Can Kill initiative, expanding efforts to educate college students about the dangers of illicit opioids, including fentanyl.
Griffin made the announcement alongside UCA President Houston Davis during a press conference on campus, highlighting the importance of student awareness and prevention.
The initiative includes hands-on training for approximately 200 students, providing resources such as fentanyl testing strips, overdose recognition education, and instruction on how to administer Narcan — a life-saving medication used to reverse opioid overdoses.
State officials are also exploring the installation of a free Narcan vending machine on campus, allowing students to discreetly access the medication when needed.
“This is the 12th school to join the One Pill Can Kill initiative,” Griffin said. “We look forward to expanding the program to more 2-year and 4-year schools across Arkansas this fall.”
UCA has scheduled additional student engagement activities throughout the week, including a drug take-back event and a town hall focused on tobacco-use prevention and cessation, further strengthening campus-wide health initiatives.
President Houston Davis emphasized the university’s commitment to student safety.
“At the University of Central Arkansas, we care deeply about the well-being of our students and encourage them to look out for one another,” Davis said. “This partnership strengthens our ability to educate, support, and protect our campus community.”
The One Pill Can Kill initiative is part of a broader statewide effort aimed at raising awareness about the growing risks associated with fentanyl and other illicit substances.
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