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.
Billy Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HousePatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberMel Pohl
Science AdvisorDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Michele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Sue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
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 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


