Drug Abuse and Justice

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Course Information

Subject code

CJ

Subject Code Description

Criminal Justice

Course Number

3520

Catalog Title

Drug Abuse and Justice

Course Description

The study of the policies and practices of the judicial system relating to the pressing social problem of drug abuse. The course presents a historical perspective of drug and substance abuse in the U.S. and an examination of the community's response to this problem. Students become acquainted with new civil penalties calling for the forfeiture of property, and with the use of noncriminal treatment programs for drug abuse.

Credit Hours Min

3

Restricted to the following student level(s)

UG - Undergraduate

Repeat Status

N - Course May Not Be Repeated