A public health approach that focuses on minimizing the negative consequences of risky behaviors rather than eliminating the behaviors entirely, commonly applied to substance use disorders.
Example: Needle exchange programs for injection drug users, or teaching safer drinking strategies rather than requiring complete abstinence as the only treatment goal.
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