CA 550 (M1) - Special Topics in Communication Organization, History, and Policy
Spc Top/Cmn Org, Hist & Policy
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
CRN: 15883
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | F | 9:10am - 12:00pm | PANDRA P502 |
Public discourse regarding addiction has made the definition of “drugs” take on new forms. Food, opioids, sugar, sex, legal stimulants, marijuana, screens, medicinal vs. recreational. There is much to consider, especially given the myriad mixed messages regarding substance use in our media. This course will explore these dynamics, along with the history of illicit drugs, our cultural relationship to altered consciousness, diagnostic features, and treatment for Substance Use Disorders. Ultimately the course will reflect on narratives of addiction and how they impact policy and interpersonal relationships.