Hash Bash 2008 Report
by: John Sinclair It’s time for the 37th annual Hash Bash on the Diag in Ann Arbor, but there have arisen some serious complications vis a vis the university’s refusal to grant a permit to the Hash Bash organizers and instead booking...
Marijuana exempt from smoking ban
Health Minister Klink announced that the July 1st smoking ban in cafés won't include marijuana, allowing its use while ensuring staff in coffee shops have a tobacco-free environment.
The Truth About Coffeeshops
Amsterdam's coffeeshops allow patrons to purchase cannabis under strict regulations, including age limits and operational guidelines, despite conflicts with local law enforcement, advertising restrictions, and financial challenges for owners.
UN Manipulate Drugs Figures
Tim Boekhout van Solinge critiques the UN for manipulating drug-related statistics, claiming the Netherlands manages drug use effectively. He argues that comparisons with Sweden are misleading, emphasizing the flaws in such reports.
THC drops, Prices go up
Dutch research indicates a decline in THC levels in local cannabis from 17.5% in 2006 to 16% in 2007, while prices increased by 20% due to lower supply and stricter regulations.
Pot not stronger
Dutch research indicates a decline in THC levels in cannabis from 2006 to 2007, with Dutch cannabis dropping from 17.5% to 16% and import hash from 18.7% to 13.3%, despite a 20% price increase.
EMCDDA EU User Percentages
In 2004, the average retail price of cannabis resin in the EU varied from 2.3 euros per gram in Portugal to over 12 euros per gram in Norway, while the price of herbal cannabis ranged from 2.7 euros per gram...
Existing Cannabis Strain Names
There are many names to the Cannabis strains as we know/ or that we consume. However, Cannabis sativa L. is a highly variable species that has been distributed worldwide by humans. The species has also been cultivated as a source...
The Plant and it’s characteristics
Scientifically (and legally), all cannabis is Cannabis Sativa L. In practice, Indica and Sativa are the names used to distinguish each end of the cannabis ‘spectrum’. There are a multitude of different growth-patterns, qualities and effects within this spectrum, most...
17th Cannabis Cup (2004) Votes
Total votes for the contestants of the 2004 High Times Cannabis Cup Amsterdam. Cannabis Cup: Amnesia Haze – Barney’s – 393 Jack Flash – Sensi Museum Coffeeshop – 79 Killer Green – Katsu – 90 People’s Cup: Arjan’s Haze –...
John Sinclair: Ten for Two
John Sinclair has been called “The Last of the Beatnik Warrior Poets,” “The Hardest Working Poet in Show Business,” an American cultural icon and a founding father of the international counter-culture. Now based in Amsterdam, Sinclair is a globe-trotting performer...
Just what the doctor ordered?
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – Just what the doctor ordered? Pharmacies may fill prescriptions for marijuana and patients can get the cost covered by insurance, according to a law that went into effect Monday. Doctors in the famously liberal Netherlands have long...
Interview with Wolke Wietje Dealer
This story has been restored from 30-09-2002 by P.T. Dante. The Wolke Wietje Coffeeshop was closed down in 2003. Step in the Way Back Machine and check their old website! ‘Wolkewietje’ is one of the smaller shops in Amsterdam, smack...
Grey Area Interview
This story has been restored from 09-12-2001 by P.T. Dante. This cozy little, American owned shop in the center of the city is tricky to find. The shop holds about 20 and that’s plenty. Push the door closed when you...
