Drugs and the Canadian State

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the Canadian history of drug prohibition and moral/social control, including racism and moral panics around drugs, and the various debates around decriminalization/legalization. Issues include the legalization of cannabis, the fentanyl crisis, and regulated drugs like tobacco and alcohol. Credit will be granted for only one of SOCI 317 or SOCI 398 (2022-2023). Prerequisites: SOCI 101, 102. Three credits. Not offered 2026-2027.