Amanda L. Sandoval
Instructor of Sociology
SOC 290 Drugs and Society
Course Details
- Online | Asynchronous
- December 22, 2025 – January 9, 2026
- 3 credits | $1,932
- Last day to register: December 23, 2025
Course Overview
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.
Additional Information
Faculty will contact all students after the Tuesday, December 23, registration deadline.
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