Sociology 242 - Drugs & Society

Fall
2026
01
4.00

M W F 9:05AM 9:55AM

UMass Amherst
17780
Machmer Hall room E-33
Aspects of drugs (alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, psychedelics, depressants, opiates): historical and cross-cultural perspectives; behavioral effects; social and cultural factors affecting use; addiction (including alcoholism); political economy of drugs; drugs and social reality. (Gen.Ed. SB)
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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