Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
6014LAWCJ-JAN-MTP
Aims
This module aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the socio-cultural place of substance use. It will investigate different paradigms and perspectives on substance (mis)use and explore relevant drug policy. The module will also seek to provide students with a comprehension of how we practically respond to substance use via treatment interventions.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and prevalence of substance use in society.
2.
Explore the role and place of substance use in society.
3.
Discuss drug and alcohol policy and practice.
4.
Examine and explain the relationship between substance use, crime and disorder and criminal justice responses to this.
5.
Critically analyse prevention and control strategies.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
The place and role of substance use in society
The use, abuse and (mis)use of substances in society
Harm, risk and classification
Constructing and deconstructing 'drugs'
Exploring the link between drugs, alcohol and crime
The war on drugs and drug prohibition
Old prohibition and new prohibition - drug policy reform
Drug policy in the UK
Alcohol policy in the UK
Interventions with drug users: models of treatment
Interventions with drug users: addressing (mis)use in the criminal justice system
Interventions with drug users: addressing (mis)use outside of the criminal justice system
The place and role of substance use in society
The use, abuse and (mis)use of substances in society
Harm, risk and classification
Constructing and deconstructing 'drugs'
Exploring the link between drugs, alcohol and crime
The war on drugs and drug prohibition
Old prohibition and new prohibition - drug policy reform
Drug policy in the UK
Alcohol policy in the UK
Interventions with drug users: models of treatment
Interventions with drug users: addressing (mis)use in the criminal justice system
Interventions with drug users: addressing (mis)use outside of the criminal justice system
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the sociocultural place of substance use. It will investigate different paradigms and perspectives on substance (mis)use and explore relevant drug policy. The module will also seek to provide a comprehension of how we practically respond to substance use via treatment interventions.This module attempts to critically deconstruct the role and place of substance use in contemporary society. Furthermore it will provide an analysis of the legitimacy of drug policy and the efficacy of interventions with substance (mis)users.
This module aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the sociocultural place of substance use. It will investigate different paradigms and perspectives on substance (mis)use and explore relevant drug policy. The module will also seek to provide a comprehension of how we practically respond to substance use via treatment interventions.This module attempts to critically deconstruct the role and place of substance use in contemporary society. Furthermore it will provide an analysis of the legitimacy of drug policy and the efficacy of interventions with substance (mis)users.