3.00 credits
(4,0,0)
15 wks
This course examines the social world of drugs and drug users. It looks at how drug policy has developed over time, and the structural effects these policies have on shaping the culture of drug use in Canada today. It explores how changing social conditions shape how we understand addiction, what we know about the effect drugs have on our bodies, and how we think about prevention and harm reduction.
Prerequisites
CRIM 101
Course Notes
CRIM 240 is an approved Self and Society course for Cap Core requirements.
Course Outlines
Please note: Course outlines of record posted may vary from the section syllabus distributed by each instructor (e.g. textbooks, assignments, timing of midterms).
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 Fall 2025 onwards |