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.
Mary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionJudge Arthur Burnett
First Black US Magistrate JudgeDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Gen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyKent “Oz” Nelson
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairMel Pohl
Science AdvisorTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingMitch Rosenthal
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)The 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