Jim Riley, former Miami Dolphin, honored for his recovery work

February 20th, 2012

Congrats to our friend Jim Riley who is being honored for his decades of work helping people in recovery. Jim and his wife Robin are dedicated and tireless in their work and deserve the recognition being given by Chance to [...]

You can help reduce meth labs–here’s how….

February 15th, 2012

We recently received an email from our friend David Starkey about a way you can help with the meth lab problem in Oklahoma. While I understand some people are reluctant to make the allergy medication, pseudoephedrine (PSE), a prescription, David’s [...]

Oklahoma Coaches’ Association endorses OKLOA

February 7th, 2012

The Oklahoma Coaches Association recently sent a letter endorsing Oklahoma Life of An Athlete. OCA had previously been on record as supporting OKLOA but the letter spells out specifically why coaches should adopt the program. Thanks to Milt Bassett and [...]

Have dinner as a family and fight substance abuse!

February 6th, 2012

We’re shooting a new commercial, speaking to parents about what they can do to help their teens stay free of alcohol and other drugs. One of the things we talk about in the commercial is family dinners. This is something [...]

We’re #1! (but it’s not good news….)

February 5th, 2012

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Oklahoma has the highest rate of nonmedical use for painkillers. Find out what’s being done to combat prescription drug abuse….. Read more: http://newsok.com/real-time-reporting-law-could-cut-down-on-prescription-abuse-fraud-oklahoma-officials-say/article/3646147#ixzz1lYMXZPAa

FATE speaking to Putnam City North

January 27th, 2012

On February 1 and 8 FATE will be speaking with Seniors and Juniors at Putnam City North High School. Britt Stanley, PCN Nurse heard about FATE’s program and asked the group to present their interactive and impactful message to the [...]

Parents: start substance abuse talks with kids at age 9

January 18th, 2012

Here’s a good article about how important parents are in educating their children about drugs: The recommendation is that you start talking with your kids at age 9! Last week, the Kane County sheriff’s office presented a program for parents [...]

Red Ribbon Contest Winners Honored

January 16th, 2012

In the Blue Room of the Oklahoma State Capital parents, grandparents and students crowded in to watch as the winners of the Jim Thorpe/FATE Red Ribbon week poster and essay contest were honored. Jim Priest, Executive Director of FATE served [...]

Meth program in prison offers “hope from dope”

January 16th, 2012

Here’s a great story about an inspiring group of people working with inmates who have struggled with meth addiction. The offer spiritual and practical help. Thanks to this group for their labor of love and for their impact on the [...]

FATE Exec Director named “Preventionist of the Year” by American Athletic Institute

January 9th, 2012

American Athletic Institute-Life of an Athlete announcement: Jim Priest, the Executive Director of FATE, has been named the Preventionist of the Year by the American Athletic Institute and the national Life of an Athlete program. “Jim’s total dedication to [...]