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.
Tom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneySue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)John Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorMitch Rosenthal
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthMel Pohl
Science AdvisorDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorKent “Oz” Nelson
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupJudge Arthur Burnett
First Black US Magistrate JudgeDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorMike Marshall
Oregon RecoversPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)The 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