Dr. Dell teaches a special topics course at the University of Saskatchewan: Studies in Addictions (SOC 398) & PUBH (898). The course is an introduction to the study of addictions, with a specific focus on problematic alcohol and drug use. It introduces students to concepts and debates in the addictions field concerning causes, consequences and interventions. Each is examined from four standpoints: the user, society/culture, service providers, and decision/policy makers. Students are invited to question how we know what we know, with an emphasis on the Canadian context. The addictions field is fraught with controversies. This course is designed to assist students with integrating their existing and acquired knowledge and applying it to current debates in a sociologically informed, critically minded and understanding manner.

Dr. Dell  also works with graduate students at both the University of Saskatchewan and Carleton University primarily in the area of substance use and abuse.

Students from the 2010 Studies in Addictions class were asked on the final day to share any words of wisdom that they had with Saskatchewan. Below/attached are their educated words.

Words of Wisdom for Saskatchewan