CRJU 388: Drugs and Crime

Course Description

This course is a study of drug use and crime. Topics include the history and classification of drug abuse, the impact of drugs on crime, the modus operandi of drug trafficking organizations, and law enforcement supply and demand reduction strategies. Students will be able to identify various types of controlled substances and explore their effect on human behavior and society, treatment modalities within the criminal justice system, and the impact of drug policies on societies.