SOC 204 - Drugs and Society

Credits: 5
An introduction to psychoactive drugs and their use and abuse from a sociological perspective. This course addresses the social, biological and psychological factors associated with therapeutic use, recreational use, and abuse of drugs. This course provides an exploration of the impact of drugs on social institutions, including issues regarding regulation of drug use. Other topics include prevention and treatment.
Recommended: READ 088 or higher.
Course Attribute(s) Social Science