JUS 4470 — Addictions and Mental Health
An overview of mental health, illness and addictions and their relationships with society, the justice system and justice organizations. Research and theory on mental health, mental illness and addictions as well as complications and limitations of these are examined. The politics of mental health, mental illness and addictions are examined through government, societal and organizational responses including current debates in trends. Practical implications for policy related to law, health care and the justice system are examined. Not available for supplemental.