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.
John Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Gary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Ben Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorMel Pohl
Science AdvisorGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupDr. Jodi Gilman
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