Reflection 6B: The Straight Dope—Understanding Drug Laws Abroad

Note: For Reflection 6, choose only one topic—A or B.

In the United States, 100% of all recreational drugs are illegal—Marijuana, recreational or medicinal, may or may not be legal depending on the state. But how do laws (and attitudes) differ in those countries we might visit? If Americans travel abroad with the intent to use drugs, what should they know? For example, how can a seemingly drug-casual society actually spell trouble for tourists engaging in narcotics? Even if one travels without the intent to use drugs, why is it important to know a place's laws about drugs and alcohol?

Include at least two of the following pieces in your discussion:

• "Seven Destinations Where Drug Tourism is Thriving" (Oyster)
• "Drinking and Drugs in Portugal: Tips to Stay Safe" (Portugal)
• "The World's Scariest Places to be Busted for Drugs" (The Fix)
• "The Most Dangerous Places to be a Drunk American" (Thrillist)
• "The High Lands: Exploring Drug Tourism Across Southeast Asia' (The Atlantic) 
• "The Countries with the Harshest Drug Penlties in the World" (The Independent)

Required:

• MLA Style
• 250 words

Due: Mon 4.29 (Note Monday due date)