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social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > harm reduction
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social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and justice > harm reduction
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > homelessness > homeless service systems > harm reduction
other subjects > arts and humanities > philosophy > ethics > harm reduction
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > drugs and society > drug policy > treatment and addiction > harm reduction
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > deviance > drugs and society > drug policy > treatment and addiction > harm reduction
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > deviance > drugs and society > drug policy > treatment and addiction > harm reduction
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiology > health risks and health behaviors > harm reduction
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > drugs and society > drug policy > harm reduction
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > deviance > drugs and society > drug policy > harm reduction
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > deviance > drugs and society > drug policy > harm reduction

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harm reduction  

Definition

  • Harm reduction refers to a set of principles and strategies that seek to reduce the negative consequences of intoxicant use on both individuals and society. This article provides a brief history of harm reduction, outlines principles of harm reduction, and discusses general harm reduction strategies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Drug Policy; Harm Reduction]

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