Parks and People: Dope
The transcript discusses the prevalent drug culture, particularly marijuana use, among youth in national parks. It highlights the perception that marijuana is less harmful than harder drugs and reflects on the challenges park rangers face in enforcing drug laws. While acknowledging the existence of drug trafficking, the narrative emphasizes that marijuana use is often seen as a minor issue compared to alcohol consumption or harder narcotics. The conversation also touches on the need for a more nuanced understanding of drug use, suggesting that current laws may be overly stringent and not reflective of societal attitudes.
- Year: 1970
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: US National Park Services, U.S. Department of the Interior
- Keyword: war on drugs, drug trafficking, smoking, national park, drug use, dope, marijuana, youth culture, anti drugs, narcotics, drug culture, social awareness, recreational drug use, public safety film, national park service
- Director: Joe Gyovai
- Cast:
