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SOCI 1135: Sociology of Drug Prohibition

Humans have always used substances for medicine, ceremony, performance, and mind-altering purposes. In this course, students explore substance use from historical and sociological perspectives, as well as the ways that racism and colonialism have shaped modern drug policy. Students examine responses to the toxic drug crisis, including harm reduction and drug user social movements.

Course Information:

Credits:

3.0

Additional Fees:

None

Repeat Limit:

None

Lecture Hours:

4.0

Seminar Hours:

0.0

Lab Hours:

0.0

Offered online:

True

Course outline(s):

None

2AR	2SC	HUM	LSC	SCI	SOC	UT
None	None	None	None	None	None	None

Transfers:

No active transfer agreements found.

Inactive Transfers:

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Current Offerings:

No offerings found for this semester (2025 20).

Previous Offerings:

Semester	Seats	Waitlist	Days	Time	Room	Type	Instructor
2025 10	Cancel	N/A	-------	-		WWW
2025 10	1	2	-------	-	WWW	WWW	Lisa Hale
2025 10	1	2	--W----	1830-2025	WWW	Exam	Lisa Hale