SOC 3230 - Alcohol, Drugs and Society

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Overview of substance use and abuse from a social scientific perspective. Reviews multiple social scientific theories and 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 CRJ 3300.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 1100 or SOC 1000