The term “harm reduction” is increasingly being used by academics, politicians and drug experts. It’s the idea that people are going to take drugs no matter what, so we should try and make it safe and enjoyable for them. Harm reduction encompasses everything from testing pills for purity to having on-site festival councillors to talk people down from their trips. But what does it mean for the legalisation debate? And will it actually make your drug-taking experience any better?
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