Drugs & Society
Course #: SOCIOL 367, Class #: 4998, Section #: 01
Description
This course considers drug use in a variety of social contexts, comparative approaches to addressing drug use, and the evolution of drug policy it the United States. We will consider the origins and consequences of the use and abuse of consciousness-altering substances, as well as the relationship between substance use and property and violent offending. We will consider how society defines the harms associated with drug use and how social and political constructions of drugs as a social problem shape legislation, policy debates, and drug policy enforcement.
Prerequisites
SOCIOL 101 and 262.
Course Details
Date / Time
1/25/27 - 5/12/27
MoWeFr 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0029
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
1/25/2027 - 5/12/2027
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0029
General Ed Requirements
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Enrolled / Capacity
0 / 35
Status
Open