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Sep 27, 2024
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2017-2018 HillBook (Class of 2021) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]
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SOC 290 - Drug Abuse and AddictionThree Credits
Fall Semester
The course will start with an examination of the prevalence of drug abuse and the types of drugs used in our society. However, most of the course will focus on the current opioid epidemic, including the use of heroin. We will compare the current opioid epidemic with prior heroin epidemics in terms of both use and reaction by criminal justice and health professionals. Special attention will be given to legislation regarding illicit drugs and prevention/intervention strategies. An historical review of Americans’ attitudes and practices regarding illicit drugs will be included.
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