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.
Michele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Bob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Dr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgePatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanMel Pohl
Science AdvisorDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLThe 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