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.
Tom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativePatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Dr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyMel Pohl
Science AdvisorPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupKent “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 SchoolRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Dr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorDr. Yifrah Kaminer
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