Curious Alice

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Description

This drug abuse educational film portrays an animated fantasy based upon the characters in “Alice in Wonderland.” The film shows Alice as she toured a strange land where everyone had chosen to use drugs, forcing Alice to ponder whether drugs were the right choice for her. The “Mad Hatter” character represents Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), the “Dormouse” represents sleeping pills, and the “King of Hearts” represents heroin. Ultimately, Alice concluded that drug abuse is senseless.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration.

National Archives Identifier: 2602586

Full Citation: 511.50; Curious Alice; 1971; Moving Images Relating to Addiction and Mental Health, 1973–1980; Records of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, Record Group 511; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/curious-alice/, April 6, 2026]

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