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.
John Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Dr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeMel Pohl
Science AdvisorMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Dr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerThe 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