SOC 240 - Drugs & Society

3 CR

This course examines the social realities of drug use and drug users within contemporary society and introduces social scientific theories and analyses of the criminalization, legalization and regulation of legal/illegal drug markets. Students will gain a multifaceted understanding of the social institutions, power inequalities and cultural norms that shape how people sell, buy and use cannabis, tobacco, alcohol, opioids, pharmaceuticals and other drugs.

Prerequisite(s): One introductory social science course OR CNB 100 OR permission of instructor.