Andrew Hathaway

Andrew Hathaway serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology within the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph. His academic work critically examines drug policy, cannabis use, and harm reduction strategies, with a focus on human rights and criminal justice implications in the Canadian context.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, McMaster University (2000)

Dr. Hathaway's research program, spanning over two decades, investigates the normalization of cannabis use across diverse populations, from marginalized groups to mainstream university students. Utilizing mixed qualitative methods such as ethnography, interviews, and surveys, he explores the social, legal, and health dimensions of drug policy. His scholarship consistently advocates for evidence-based approaches that prioritize harm reduction and human rights, challenging traditional moral regulation frameworks.

His recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory toward analyzing the societal integration of cannabis, particularly in light of Canada's evolving legal landscape. This includes examining social supply networks among students and the shifting attitudes toward cannabis use, which inform contemporary drug policy debates.

Dr. Hathaway has been principal investigator on several federal research grants focused on medical cannabis and normalization trends. He mentors graduate students including PhD candidates Natalie Weir and Meghan Wrathall, fostering expertise in sociological and criminological research methods.