SOC 3300 - 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. Offered summer, fall and winter semesters.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 1100 or (SOC 1000 or SOC 1010)