reductionists

Definition

Individuals or professionals who provide services or advocacy aimed at decreasing the negative health and social consequences associated with drug use.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'reduce,' which comes from the Latin 'reducere,' meaning to bring back or lead back. The '-ist' suffix indicates a person who practices or adheres to a specific field or belief system.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe people like Hush Sinn who work to minimize overdose and infection risks in mountain communities, noting that their work remains critical during long-term disaster recovery.

Floods can leave communities facing higher overdose deaths for years

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