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.
Michele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)John Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Ben Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgePatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeMel Pohl
Science AdvisorDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneySue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupDr. Marilyn Huestis
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


