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Sep 07, 2024
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2022-2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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SOC 217 - Alcohol & Drugs 3 Credits
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. Prerequisites: SOC 101 .
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