SOCI 1135: Sociology of Drug Prohibition
| Course Format | Lecture 4.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h |
| Credits | 3.0 |
Course Description
Humans have always used substances for medicine, ceremony, performance, and mind-altering purposes. In this course, students explore substance use from historical and sociological perspectives, as well as the ways that racism and colonialism have shaped modern drug policy. Students examine responses to the toxic drug crisis, including harm reduction and drug user social movements.
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