CRJ 300 - Alcohol, Drugs and Society

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Overview of the sociology of substance use and abuse. Reviews sociological perspectives, social control of alcohol and drugs, descriptions of alcohol/drug behavior and treatment programs. Explores how substance abuse problems can be addressed by policy makers, lawmakers, health care professionals, and criminal justice officials. Identical with (SOC 300).
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 100 with a grade of 2.5 or higher required for Criminal Justice majors or minors, or SOC 100.