3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course examines drugs and crime from an African perspective. It traces the history of cannabis use in sub-Saharan Africa. Th e course also examines how Africa was used by drug traffi ckers as a transit point for heroin and cocaine destined for Europe and the United States. Th e course also examines how the international drug traffi cking spillover eff ect has resulted in consumption of hard drugs and psychotropic substances in sub-Saharan African countries. Th e drugs’ use and misuse are examined in relation to the emergence of drug addicts, HIV/AIDS and other health problems, crime, homelessness, unemployment, violence and organized crime. It will also examine the role played by police narcotics units and the emergence of Narcotic Control Boards. Prerequisite: ENG 101

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