How Amsterdam Became the Weed Capital of the World
Amsterdam became famous for cannabis without ever fully legalizing it. Its coffeeshops grew from youth centres and informal house dealers into a global symbol of Dutch tolerance, attracting millions of tourists. Even Mike Tyson and Snoop Dogg opened coffeeshops in Amsterdam. But behind the relaxed image lies a strange contradiction: coffeeshops can sell weed openly, while their suppliers still operate illegally.From the Bulldog, the Cannabis Cup and Amsterdam’s famous seed banks to heroin, Dutch drug policy, cannabis tourism and the back-door problem.. how did Amsterdam become the weed…
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