H SC 327 - Advanced Substance Use Policy and Advocacy

(3 units)

Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing.
Examine current and historical landscapes and public policy as they relate to substance use around the world. In the United States, particular attention is paid to the impact of such policies upon vulnerable populations, including the War on Drugs, mass incarceration, and racial justice. Current public health issues include opiate epidemics, harm reduction movement, decriminalization, provision of prevention/treatment services, and bridging gaps in research to inform public policy.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture - 3 contact hours) Not repeatable for credit.