A Culture of Prevention
A Climate of Recovery
We envision a world in which children and families thrive, substance use is prevented, and there is rapid access to quality treatment. We will convene powerful voices in drug policy from across the spectrum from both public health and public safety—to amplify our collective work.
Kent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthMel Pohl
Science AdvisorPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Bill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Dr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingThe Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions is leading the effort
From prevention and recovery to smart law enforcement and better international cooperation, we are working to change the face of drug policy. Too many people are losing their lives to addiction. It is time for big change.
FDPS™ Blueprint for Effective Drug Policy
The Foundation is undergoing an extensive process informed by subject matter experts, including people directly affected by addiction to create a Blueprint for Effective Drug Policy—effectively a strategy to guide our education and advocacy efforts. To learn more about this and to be a part of the process, go here.
Taking on the tough issues
to end suffering and promote hope now.
Be a part of ourgrowing coalition
Our partners consist of both individuals and organizations who promote big ideas and help us in this ongoing work toward promoting effective drug policies.
We should meet people where they are at, but never leave them where they are at.
Congressman Patrick J. KennedyCo-Founder, Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions