Harm Minimisation

Harm minimisation accepts that, despite our best efforts, some young people will choose to use drugs, even some illicit drugs. Harm minimisation does not necessarily mean approval of drug use or support for legislation, and should not be equated with the legalisation of drugs. It is an approach that aims to reduce the adverse health, social and economic consequences of alcohol and other drugs by minimising or limiting the harms and hazards of drug use for both the community and the individual without necessarily eliminating use.

Zero Tolerance is a term generally associated with strict monitoring. It is the policy of applying laws or penalties to even minor infringements of a code in order to reinforce its overall importance. When used with wider drug use issues there is a tendency to lead to increased victimisation of drug users. It does not support the consideration of drug use as a health issue rather than a legal issue.

It means that if you are caught using drugs you are

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