SOCY 348 Sociology of Alcohol and Drugs (3)

The course will address social and cultural factors that affect drug use and the prevention and treatment strategies developed to deal with drug problems. Attention will be paid to the disease/behavioral disorder controversy, to the possibility of controlled use and to the role played by self-help groups and therapeutic communities.
Prerequisite(s): SOCY 101 or HONS 167 or SOCY 102.
Course Frequency: Occasional