Drug Policy Reform
/ˈdrʌɡ ˈpɒlɪsi rɪˈfɔrm/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of reviewing and amending laws and regulations related to the control, distribution, and use of drugs to achieve more effective, equitable, or just outcomes.
The government initiated a drug policy reform to reduce incarceration rates for minor offenses.
- (n.) A legal and political movement advocating changes to existing narcotics laws to emphasize harm reduction, decriminalization, or legalization.
Drug policy reform advocates argue for the benefits of treating addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal one.
Forms
- drug policy reform
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Commentary
The term often intersects with debates on public health and criminal justice; clarity in drafting should specify the reform focus, whether on criminal sanctions, regulatory frameworks, or health policies.
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