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.
Ron Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceMel Pohl
Science AdvisorGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Dr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Karen Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthThe 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


