CJ203 — Drugs and Society
This course explores historical origins and trends of drug use, describes and evaluates the processes that produce policies in the United States, and explores the implications of those policies for the actors in the various systems regulating drugs. A variety of substances will be discussed, from caffeine to cocaine. Students will be able to evaluate the effects of drug use, the effects of policies regarding the regulation of drugs, and the impact of both of these on their own life and the lives of those living in communities that these policies impact.
Prerequisites: ENGL-101, PSYC-101, CJ-103