A controversial approach to drug addiction known as “harm reduction” has received federal funding for the first time under the Biden administration, possibly signaling the beginning of a major change in federal drug policy.

Most approaches to drug addiction focus on getting people with addictions into treatment, while harm reduction entails keeping them safe while they are still using.

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