In this course students will gain knowledge of the history, the control, and the regulations of cannabis as a recurring legal and social problem. Course completion will result in an understanding of the changing state-level law reforms, the ability to analyze the consequences of new legal, political, and practical issues, with a particular focus on the implications and impact of Florida’s new cannabis laws.Students will examine the social and historical backdrop of cannabis usage and regulation, and will assess the reforms and debates impacting the control and regulations of cannabis distribution and use in Florida.