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What substances come to mind when you think of drugs? Heroin? Cocaine? Cannabis? Did you think about sugar? Sugar is a perfectly legal simulant drug which releases dopamine in the brain and affe...cts feelings of pleasure. It’s a common substance found in most homes and used widely in many products that we consume. But have you ever thought about the harms associated with the production and consumption of sugar? Or whether the law should play a role in regulating these? Or the fact that it’s a drug? This session introduces a new module, DD311 Crime, harm and the state. By looking at the example of sugar, you will begin to see how many activities you might take for granted in everyday life can actually involve a multitude of harms. The session also provides an overview of the assessments on this module, including an opportunity to undertake independent research.
What substances come to mind when you think of drugs? Heroin? Cocaine? Cannabis? Did you think about sugar? Sugar is a perfectly legal simulant drug which releases dopamine in the brain and affe...cts feelings of pleasure. It’s a common substance found in most homes and used widely in many products that we consume. But have you ever thought about the harms associated with the production and consumption of sugar? Or whether the law should play a role in regulating these? Or the fact that it’s a drug? This session introduces a new module, DD311 Crime, harm and the state. By looking at the example of sugar, you will begin to see how many activities you might take for granted in everyday life can actually involve a multitude of harms. The session also provides an overview of the assessments on this module, including an opportunity to undertake independent research.
| Series: | FASS: New Curriculum Showcase; Series 2020 |
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| Episode | 2 |
| Recording date: | 22-06-2020 |
| Published: | 2020 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all Digital Archive web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:18:02 |
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| Presenter: | Karen Foley |
| Contributors: | Eleni Dimou; Lynne Copson; Matthew Cole |
| Publisher: | The Open University |
| Link to related site: | Internal url: http://studenthublive.open.ac.uk/abstract/dd311-crime-harm-and-state?event=FASS%3A%20New%20Curriculum%20Showcase%20%E2%80%93%2022%20June%202020 |
| Production number: | SHL00552 |
| Available to public: | yes |
