CJ-5006 - Drugs, Values and Society

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

Students in this course will examine the nature and extent of criminal and non-criminal drug abuse, as well as the causes and prevention. Particular attention will be given to the sociological aspects of values and the effects of drugs in our society. We will examine drug abuse as both a social problem and a law enforcement issue. In addition to the sociological aspects of drug abuse, we will examine drug enforcement and narcotics control investigative tactics and techniques.