F Drugs and Society

Catalog description

54 hours lecture per term. This course introduces concepts, theories and perspectives associated with the sociological analysis of drugs and alcohol. The definitions of various types of drug use, as well as drug abuse, and drug dependence will be addressed. The pharmacological perspective will also be explained, including the factors that influence drug action and the classification of psychoactive drugs and their effects. Legal drugs, such as alcohol, tobacco, and psychotherapeutic drugs will be discussed and analyzed using the sociological perspective. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: PHS 103)