CR 4094 - Drugs and Society

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Criminology

Description:

This course examines the use of drugs not only in contempo- rary American society, but also cross-culturally. The course is arranged so that the material progresses from sub- stances utilized in their natural forms, up to technological "designer" drugs. The problems and virtues of objectively and subjectively studying drug efects are extensively addressed. The history of specific substances is exhaus- tively explored, so that students may see how modern repre- sentations and use of substances such as caffeine, mari- juana, cocaine, etc., differ from other areas. Students are taught to think critically about drug information presented by the government, media, and pharmaceutical industries. The course investigates how drug use varies by class, race and sex. The course integrates all of this knowledge to critically assess current drug laws and policies. Offered every year. Prerequisite: EMS

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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