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.
Lauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)John Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativePatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaMel Pohl
Science AdvisorDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Dr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairDr Leslie Walker-Harding
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


