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.
Gen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Mel Pohl
Science AdvisorDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HousePatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Dr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolThe 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