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demand reduction  

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  • The U.S. National Drug Control Strategy developed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy has two components: supply reduction and demand reduction. Supply reduction involves efforts to lower the amount of illicit drugs available in the United States through interdiction, domestic law enforcement, and international efforts. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Demand Reduction]

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