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 ChairJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Mel Pohl
Science AdvisorJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativePatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Karen Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseSue 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