330.615.01
Drugs, Society and Policy: the Past 150 Years
Course Status
Cancelled
Course Status
Cancelled
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Thursday, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
William W. Latimer
Jerome Jaffe
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Presents an overview of the highlights of the varied responses by different societies over time to the use of alcohol, opiates, cannabis, tobacco, cocaine, and some other psychoactive agents. Briefly describes the pharmacology and toxicology of various drug categories. Considers the goals of policy with regard to particular categories of drugs, the means selected to achieve those goals, and the forces that shaped the selection of goals and means. Emphasizes the American experience over the past 150 years, but also discusses the experiences of other nations and cultures. Fosters the further understanding of the role of historical and technological change in the shaping of current drug problems.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Appreciate the uses of history for policy and think analytically about change over time
- Recognize how technological changes can alter both the availability of drugs and consequences of drug use
- Be more familiar with major writings and historical figures who have contributed to the evolution of current policies
Jointly Offered With