SOCIOL367 Drugs and Society
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Course Description
This course examines the social origins and consequences of the use and abuse of consciousness-altering substances (including alcohol). It considers how society defines and deals with drug use and assesses social harm, including such issues as addictions and health effects, drugs and crime, the legislation debate, and drug policy and enforcement.

Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Academic Information
Units: 3
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None.
Course Video
Video IntroductionClosed Captioned
Schedule & Fee
Dates: May 27-Jul 9
Class #: 2178
Course Fee: $985
Lab Fee: $0
Total Course Fee: $985
Instructor
Joanne Struzziery
joanne.struzziery@umb.edu | Bio
Book Information
  1. Levinthal, Charles F. Drugs, Behavior and Modern Society, 3rd ed. Allyn and Bacon.
  2. Inciardi, James. The War on Drugs, III, 2002, Allyn and Bacon.
Wimba Requirement
UMB online courses use Wimba classroom (a live discussion tool) at least twice during the semester. Information about Horizon Wimba can be found at www.dlvpc.umb.edu/wimbasupport.htm. Your course instructor will inform you about dates and times of course meetings in Wimba Classroom.