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Sep 18, 2024
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SOC 345 - Drugs and Society An overview of the sociological study of drug use, which includes a brief history of drug use and drug control, theoretical explanations for drug use and addiction, an examination of drug subcultures, and the role of illicit drugs in organized crime and street crime. Examines societal responses to drug use, including drug education, drug testing, and drug treatment, as well as prohibition, legalization, and decriminalization. Prerequisite: ANT 102 or SOC 100 or 150. Also listed as CRM 345. Fulfills: LASR. Notes: Category D.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the history of drug use and drug control.
- Explain the various theories used to analyze drug use.
- Evaluate the various societal responses to drug use.
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