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.
Kent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Dr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Judge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HousePatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorMel Pohl
Science AdvisorDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanThe 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