This course is designed to deal with the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol, both legal and illegal. The etiology, social phenomena, psychological and physiological effects, and the current modes of treatment within the criminal justice setting will be examined. Particular attention will be paid to how the above issues are dealt with in the correctional system (both institution and community) and police departments.

Pre-requisite(s):
ENGL 101 (C or better)

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