Drugs and Alcohol in the Criminal Justice System

Catalog description

This course examines all aspects of drug use and abuse, intending to provide you with the information and knowledge to identify and understand drug use and misuse from the perspective of the criminal justice system. You will learn about the history of drug use and abuse in America, differences among the various classes of legal and illegal drugs, the impact of drug use on the human body, different theoretical explanations for drug use and abuse, current treatment and prevention strategies, as well as drug legislation and law enforcement's response within the social context of drug use and misuse in America.