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.
Bill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeMel Pohl
Science AdvisorSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Dr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Dr. 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.
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


