Located near Health Services in the Donaghey Student Center, the vending machine was launched in partnership with the Arkansas Attorney General鈥檚 Office as part of the statewide 鈥淥ne Pill Can Kill鈥� campaign, which raises awareness about the dangers of counterfeit pills and fentanyl-related overdoses. Through the partnership, students now have free access to Narcan and fentanyl testing kits in a central location on campus.

鈥淎rkansas has seen a sharp decline in opioid overdose deaths in the past several years, which is great news. But one death is too many, so our work with the One Pill Can Kill initiative isn鈥檛 done,鈥� said Attorney General Tim Griffin. 鈥淭his vending machine at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock is a valuable tool in our fight against illicit opioids. The free Narcan available to students and others may well save a life, which is why I was proud to provide opioid settlement dollars to fund it.鈥�

In addition to harm reduction resources, the machine also includes a variety of personal care and wellness items available for purchase, including:

• First-aid supplies and headache medicine
• Pregnancy tests
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Deodorant and other hygiene products

鈥淭he health and safety of our campus community remain our highest priorities,鈥� said Dr. Cody Decker, vice chancellor for student affairs. 鈥淏y providing these resources in a central and accessible location, we are helping ensure students have the tools they need to stay safe and supported.鈥�

University leaders said the goal is to make important health and safety resources easier for students to access without stigma or unnecessary barriers.

鈥淲e want students to know these resources are here for them without judgment,鈥� said Sharon Ann Downs, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs. 鈥淲hether someone needs a basic hygiene item or a fentanyl testing kit, this machine helps ensure support is available when they need it.鈥�

The wellness vending machine is available during all Donaghey Student Center building hours.

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糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock joined the initiative on Sept. 8 during a at the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center. Griffin and Chancellor Christina Drale joined student leaders, faculty, and staff to announce the university鈥檚 participation, underscoring the importance of prevention and education at a time when opioids remain one of the nation鈥檚 most pressing public health crises.

鈥淭his continues our commitment to bring this initiative to college campuses across Arkansas,鈥� Griffin said. 鈥淭he education, awareness, and resources this initiative provides will no doubt save lives. 鈥淐hancellor Drale and the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock staff have been great partners in this effort, and I appreciate their commitment to keeping their students safe and addressing this nationwide crisis head-on.鈥�

Griffin, who lost his brother to opioid addiction earlier this year, emphasized that prevention and education are critical steps in the fight against the opioid epidemic.

鈥淥ur goal is to educate campuses by working through student leaders, the media, and word of mouth,鈥� Griffin said. 鈥淲e are providing training here to ensure students are prepared, including in the use of Narcan if needed. We are making progress, but this is a fight we must continue.鈥�

Chancellor Drale echoed those concerns, noting that universities have a unique responsibility to protect students and provide resources for wellness and safety.

鈥淎s an institution of higher education, we鈥檙e committed to being part of the solution,鈥� Drale said. 鈥淭hat means sharing information, having difficult conversations, and connecting students to the resources they need. The reality is that it only takes one moment, one decision, one pill to change a life forever.鈥�

The launch included the first campus training session, where more than 100 participants learned how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, administer Narcan, and use fentanyl test strips. Attendees left with prevention kits containing Narcan, testing strips, gloves, a medication disposal pouch, and information on counterfeit drugs.

Sharon Downs, assistant vice chancellor of student affairs 鈥� wellness and belonging, said the turnout reflects the urgent interest in addressing this issue on campus.

鈥淭he training was a great success with over 100 engaged participants who asked thoughtful questions,鈥� Downs said. 鈥淲e will continue to offer Narcan training each semester, and students can also pick up harm prevention kits at Health Services while supplies last.鈥�

Additional support will soon be available through a new vending machine that will be installed in the Donaghey Student Center. Provided by the Attorney General鈥檚 office, the machine will dispense free Narcan alongside over-the-counter medications, offering students an anonymous and accessible way to obtain life-saving resources.

Student leaders say the initiative is already making an impact.

鈥淚 was very encouraged to see 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock join the 鈥極ne Pill Can Kill鈥� Initiative,鈥� said Ainsley Kendall, a junior business administration major and president of the Student Government Association. 鈥淎ddiction, particularly opioid misuse, is one of the most pressing issues facing college students today, yet many don鈥檛 know how to respond if a crisis occurs. This program is an important step in expanding education and equipping students to make a lasting impact.鈥�

Braden Carr, a junior political science and criminal justice major, said he looks forward to continuing the conversation.

鈥淚 am extremely excited to see the university and the Attorney General come together to tackle this issue,鈥� said Carr, who serves as legislative affairs officer for the Student Government Association. 鈥淭his program is a great first step in educating students on the dangers of the opioid epidemic. As a student leader, I will continue to advocate for increased education and awareness, alongside supporting partnerships such as this.鈥�

Students who need support can access resources through Counseling Services in SSC 118, by calling 501-916-3185, or by emailing counselingservices@ualr.edu. Online resources are also available at ualr.edu/wellness and .

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Attorney General Griffin spoke to students, faculty, and staff about the urgent need to educate young people on the risks of illicit opioids. The effort was announced Sept. 8 during a meet and greet with students and a press conference at the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center, followed by a student training session in the Donaghey Student Center that was completed by about 120 students.

鈥淭his is really important,鈥� Griffin said. 鈥淭oday is about making sure people never make that first mistake. Opioids are highly addictive, and this country has lost hundreds of thousands of Americans to them. With the illicit opioids, you have no idea what you are holding. It may look like a legitimate prescription drug, but you have no guarantee that it is. It all starts with informing people, educating people, and increasing awareness.鈥�

Griffin, who lost his brother to opioid addiction earlier this year, emphasized that prevention and education are critical steps in the fight against the opioid epidemic.

鈥淥ur goal is to educate campuses by working through student leaders, the media, and word of mouth,鈥� Griffin said. 鈥淲e are providing training here to ensure students are prepared, including in the use of Narcan if needed. We are making progress, but this is a fight we must continue.鈥�

糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Chancellor Christina S. Drale said the partnership reflects the university鈥檚 deep commitment to student safety.

鈥淎s chancellor, I can tell you the safety, health, and well-being of our students is central to everything we do,鈥� Drale said. 鈥淥ne of the most insidious and dangerous risks facing young people today is the growing presence of fentanyl and counterfeit pills. These substances are often taken unknowingly, and the consequences can be immediate and irreversible. Our responsibility is to do everything we can to keep our students safe. The reality is that it only takes one moment, one decision, one pill to change a life forever.鈥�

Drale added that prevention starts with awareness and collaboration.

鈥淭hat鈥檚 why we鈥檙e here today to partner with the Arkansas Attorney General鈥檚 Office in supporting the One Pill Can Kill initiative,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful for the leadership of the attorney general and his team in bringing this initiative to the forefront on our campus and for being a strong partner in our shared effort to keep students safe.鈥�

The initiative is supported by opioid settlement funds managed by the Attorney General鈥檚 office. It provides resources to campuses across the state, including prevention campaigns, student trainings, fentanyl harm prevention kits, and free access to Narcan through new vending machines. One of those machines will soon be located in the Donaghey Student Center.

糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock student Braden Carr, who serves as legislative affairs officer for the Student Government Association, said the initiative is an important step forward.

鈥淚 am extremely excited to see the university and the attorney general come together to tackle this issue,鈥� Carr said. 鈥淭his program is a great first step in educating the youth on the dangers of the opioid epidemic. As a student leader, I will continue to advocate for increased education and awareness on the opioid crisis, alongside continuing to support partnerships such as this.鈥�

The 鈥淥ne Pill Can Kill鈥� initiative aims to educate students, faculty, and the broader community on how to prevent opioid misuse, recognize the warning signs of overdose, and respond effectively in emergencies.

鈥淭his is truly a statewide, multilevel, multicampus enterprise,鈥� Griffin said. 鈥溙切腣log传媒 Little Rock is always a great partner. It goes to quality of life. You want a healthy, thriving student body, and we have an obligation to educate and use these opioid dollars in a responsible way for opioid abatement. I am excited to be here and excited to partner with you.鈥�

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