SOC 317 - Alcohol & Drugs

Institution:

Post University

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Description:

This course is concerned with the use patterns, distribution, and social control of drugs and alcohol in modern society. Special emphasis is given to heavy alcohol and drug usage and its impact on such areas as the family, health, crime and delinquency, and work. Cross-cultural comparisons are considered together with intra-cultural factors such as socio-economic patterns, ethnicity, gender, and urbanization. The approach is interdisciplinary and includes contributions from anthropology, social psychology, as well as sociology. Prerequisite: SOC101.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.post.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 345-2562

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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