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 AdvisorBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Ron Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranMel Pohl
Science AdvisorDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativePatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Mitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberThe 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