Seminar on Drugs, Society, and Policy Issues.

Catalog description

SH Prior Course ID: CJ 668); Students critically evaluate the historical and contemporary forces that shape drug laws, analyze the pharmacological effects and societal impacts of commonly used substances, and assess prevention and treatment approaches for substance use disorders. Emphasis is placed on developing evidence-based evaluations of current drug policies and considering how policy design influences public health and criminal justice outcomes. Students engage with contemporary debates, analyze empirical research, and propose informed policy recommendations.