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.
Karen Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Dr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranMel Pohl
Science AdvisorDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)The 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