Promoting Drug Policy Solutions for Big Change
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.
Bob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorMel Pohl
Science AdvisorRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Dr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Howard Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthDr. Timothy Brennan
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


