San Francisco's Shift from Harm Reduction to Recovery-First Drug Policies Under Mayor Lurie
San Francisco, under Mayor Daniel Lurie's administration, is moving away from harm reduction strategies in drug policy towards a recovery-first approach. This shift marks a significant change from the previous administration's policies, which included city-funded distribution of drug supplies to addicts. Lurie's 'Breaking the Cycle' plan, introduced in March 2025, restricts the distribution of drug supplies to sanctioned sites and pairs them with recovery information. This policy change follows a federal directive from the Trump administration to halt funding for harm reduction efforts. 
