The ingestion of chemical substances in order to alter one's consciousness has been practiced in virtually all cultures and ages throughout human history despite the risks associated with this practice. This course is an examination of the relationship between drugs and the social contexts in which they exist, are used, and misused. Prerequisite: CJ 152, PSY 110, or SOC 119. This course fulfills the Engaging Our World requirement in the General Education Curriculum.
SOC-342: Drugs and Society
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