JINS 384 - Drugs, Society, Crime, & Treatment: Interconnected Paths & Theories

This course explores the numerous facets of illicit drug use and its connection to the criminal justice system and beyond. Foci of interest include the physiological effects of drug use and addictions, the etiology of drug use, the treatment of addiction, micro and macro societal impact of illicit drug use, the historical and contemporary legal reaction to drug use, the economic impact of legal intervention and the future options in terms of legal policy.

Prerequisite: Junior status.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Junior Interdisciplinary Writing-Enhanced Seminar Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** This is a writing-enhanced course.