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.
Dr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Tom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanMel Pohl
Science AdvisorDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeKent “Oz” Nelson
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeMitch Rosenthal
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Dr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionMike Marshall
Oregon RecoversJudge Arthur Burnett
First Black US Magistrate JudgeHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorThe 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.
A 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