SOC 218Drugs and Society

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The aim of this course is to identify patterns of drug use and abuse within a historical, legal and sociological context, to familiarize students with methods of intervention and treatment, and to develop a more accurate understanding of the effects of various drugs on the individual and society. The course will focus on both recreational and therapeutic drugs and on both illicit and licit drugs, and explore the current issues surrounding the topic, including issues such as the legalization of cannabis, the therapeutic uses of psychedelic drugs, and ethical issues connected with the pharmaceutical industry.