Rather than controlling the availability of drugs, some authorities have contended that a more effective approach would be to control the potential for harm from using drugs. This approach ​

A) has been influential among legislators but not among drug abuse authorities.
B) has been influential both with legislators and among drug abuse authorities.
C) has been accepted in all countries of the world except the United States.
D) is controversial and not yet widely accepted, but supported by evidence.

Drug Availability

The extent to which medications and treatments can be obtained by the public, often influenced by factors like regulatory approvals, manufacturing, and distribution networks.

Harm Control

A strategy or set of strategies aimed at reducing the negative effects of hazardous substances or behaviors on individuals and communities.

Drug Abuse

The misuse of legal or illegal substances with the intention of creating pleasurable effects or escaping reality, potentially leading to dependence and harmful consequences.