Strategies that make drug use less dangerous, such as clean needles and overdose prevention:

• A. Decriminalization
• B. Supply-Side Drug Policy
• C. Policing
• D. Harm Reduction

Answer: (D)

Harm reduction is a public health approach that prioritizes lowering the health risks associated with drug use rather than demanding abstinence. By providing clean needles, overdose prevention measures (like naloxone distribution and training), and access to supportive services, this strategy aims to reduce disease transmission, prevent overdose deaths, and connect people to treatment and care. It focuses on real-world safety and health outcomes for users, which is why it fits best.

Decriminalization reduces legal penalties, but it doesn’t by itself implement safety measures for users. Supply-side policy targets the production and trafficking of drugs rather than practical steps to minimize harm. Policing centers on enforcement, not on reducing health risks.