SOC 204 - Sociology of Drugs

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course introduces a sociological perspective on drugs. It examines patterns of both legal and illegal drug use among the U.S. population. The course uses sociological theories to understand risk and protective factors. It compares different societal responses to drug behaviors, including policy, prevention, and treatment.

Recommended: READ 088 or higher.
Course Attribute(s): Social Sciences