Psychopathology, Drugs and Crime

Education facts

Code: KR711G

Psychopathology and drugs have clear links to antisocial behaviour and crime, and particularly aggressive forms of antisocial behaviour and violent crime. This course deals with the central concepts and research methodology commonly used in the field. The course also involves an orientation in current research in the field including research on various forms of psychopathology over the life-span (e.g., child disorders such as ADHD, and adult disorders such as personality disorders, etc.) and drug use (with an emphasis on alcohol) in relation to crime. The course involves discussions about how this kind of research differs from the presentations of psychopathology and drugs in relation to crime, and especially violent crime, in the media and other non-scientific sources and how insights from this research can be used in developing more effective crime prevention strategies.

Entry requirements

One year full-time studies in behavioural and/or social sciences.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Psychopathology, Drugs and Crime

  Örebro University

  Örebro

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 October 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %