Sociology
SOCY 127 Drugs in Society
Explores the history of the use and abuse of consciousness-altering substances like alcohol and other drugs. Social-psychological theories of addiction are reviewed in tandem with political-economic analyses to identify the social conditions under which the cultural practices involved in drug use come to be defined as public problems. An introductory sociology course is recommended prior to taking this course.
Also offered as
LGST 127
Requirements
Enrollment is restricted to legal studies majors and minors.