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.
Bob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneySue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeMel Pohl
Science AdvisorMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Kent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Patricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaJames 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