prohibitionist

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A sprawling history of a concept, spanning decades of prohibitionist thinking and the latest in recovery research, could easily fall apart were it not informed by Fisher's experience.

From Salon

Harm reduction can also reverse the polarity of policy arguments in a way that disadvantages prohibitionists.

From New York Times

There are also some provisional signs that legal weed is taking a bite out of opioid mortality, directly contradicting prohibitionists’ dire warnings.

From Washington Post

Conservatives and prohibitionists spearheaded a ban on absinthe production in the early 20th century, because, they believed, one of its key ingredients, wormwood, caused hallucinations and other health problems.

From New York Times

“I made all the traditional prohibitionist arguments until I undertook my own independent research.”

From New York Times