Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that Arkansas Tech University (ATU) has joined the One Pill Can Kill initiative, aimed at raising awareness among college students about the dangers of fentanyl. ATU is now the seventh campus in Arkansas to participate in this program.
“Today I joined Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Russell Jones to announce the kickoff of the One Pill Can Kill initiative at Arkansas Tech. This is the seventh campus in Arkansas to join the initiative. ATU’s involvement will play a crucial role in educating college students about the dangers of fentanyl and empowering them to take action to prevent its devastating impact on young lives,” said Griffin.
Griffin explained that as part of launching the initiative at ATU, student leaders are receiving training to help them recognize and respond to overdoses. They are also being provided with testing kits that can detect fentanyl in medications or beverages. Additionally, ATU will soon have a vending machine offering free naloxone (Narcan) units for students, faculty, and staff. Griffin noted, “The vending machine, training, and other materials are all funded by opioid settlement dollars managed by my office on behalf of the state.”
President Jones expressed his appreciation for bringing this program to campus: “I am grateful to Attorney General Tim Griffin and his staff for bringing the One Pill Can Kill workshop to Arkansas Tech University. One Pill Can Kill is an important initiative that is making an authentic difference in addressing the public health threat posed by fentanyl. The ability to offer this educational opportunity aligns with our ongoing efforts at Arkansas Tech to provide beneficial wellness programs to the members of our campus community. We are committed to maintaining Arkansas Tech’s reputation as a safe place to live, learn, and work. It is my hope that the ATU students who attend the One Pill Can Kill workshop will become advocates for fentanyl awareness and help save lives.”
The One Pill Can Kill initiative uses funds from opioid settlements overseen by the Office of the Attorney General on behalf of Arkansas. The program began in October 2024 at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and is planned for further expansion across additional college campuses during this academic year.
More information about One Pill Can Kill can be found at www.arkansasag.gov/OnePillCanKill.
