Alcohol- and drug research from a social science perspective (7.5 ECTS)

The course "Alcohol- and drug research from a social science perspective" (PH005F1) will provide knowledge of alcohol- and drug research from a social science perspective.

Course dates

TBD. This course will not be given in Autumn 2024.

Course plan

Kursplan (på svenska, juridiskt dokument)

Course content

The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge of alcohol- and drug research from a social science perspective.

The course includes three themes:
- The first theme focuses on epidemiological research regarding consumption, health consequences and determinants.
- The second theme focuses on policy, i.e. regulation, prevention and treatment from international to local contexts. Relevant theories such as the total consumption model and the prevention paradox are also presented.
- The third theme focuses on presenting current research topics in the social science-based alcohol- and drug research such as drug policy, alcohol and Covid-19, youth drinking, and harm to others.

Course manager

Mats Ramstedt

Course literature

The current literature list will be available at least two months before the course starts.

Admission

If you are interested in taking the course, please send an email to our education administrator. You will find contact information below.

 

Contact

Further questions?

If you have any questions about the course, please contact our education administrator.

Study Administrator, Doctoral level
Director of Studies, Doctoral level
Study counsellor

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