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.
Dr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorMel Pohl
Science AdvisorTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgePatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Howard Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Kent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionThe 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