Perspectives on Inquiry
UN1001
Michigan Technological University
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Class Description Fall 2006 - Section R45
Title: Creating the "Drug Fiend": Drugs and Drug Policy
in the USA
Beginning with first anti-opium act in 1875 to today's full-blown "War
on Drugs", U.S. policy towards the use of certain mind-altering
substances has been based on prohibition of the substances and
demonization of their users.
This class will examine the history of
drug prohibition, the implications of using a "war" metaphor to guide
policy towards drug use, and alternative approaches to dealing with
the human desire to alter the consciousness.
Instructor: M. Sean Clancey
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