Amsterdam smartshops

Amsterdam drug laws
The Netherlands, although a signatory to the international conventions about combating drugs, have a tolerant approach to the drug abuse, treating it more as a health matter similar to the alcohol abuse or smoking of the tobacco. The Dutch perceive addictions as much wider issue, pointing to addiction to prescriptions medicines, addiction to to gambling or to the modern video games addiction. The Dutch policy of not to prosecuting the minor drug offences, and not enforcing some the existing laws regarding the sale of small quantities cannabis (marijuana), is unique comparing even to the most tolerant countries in the world.

Smart shops are selling herbal i.e. smart drugs, named because they were supposed to stimulate the mind and improve memory. These include energy substances like Guarana, Cola nut, relaxation stuff like Skullcap, Valerian or aphrodisiacs Muira Puama, Gingko Biloba, among others. (Ephedra is not legal anymore).

Smart shops in Holland are special - they also sell magic mushrooms. In recent years there has been an explosion of smart shops in Amsterdam, many shops are selling mushrooms, vitamins, weed seeds, grown kits, pipes and various souvenires and arts.

Kokopelli (Conscious Dreams) This good mood smartshop will make you feel right at home, there are really unique gadgets, magical articles, selection of books and peaceful hang out where you can listen a DJ on weekends. Address: Warmoesstraat 12 Web: www.consciousdreams.nl

Smartshop Tatanka Smartshop, giftshop, internet. Smart products, wide selection of the best quality mushrooms, and professional advise. Hand made smoking accessories and various souvenirs. Internet in the lounge upstairs. Address: Korte Leidsedwartsstraat 151 A Web: www.tatanka.nl

Smartshop Dreamlounge (Conscious Dreams) Very cosy and colourful Internet smartshop, acclaims itself the first smartshop in the World. The sky is not the limit for the friendly crew. Address: Kerkstraat 93 Web: www.consciousdreams.nl

Magic Mushroom Gallery Extensive smart shop with many things on display. From herbal extacies, memory enhancers thru sex stimulators and of course, mushrooms! Lots of gadgets, too. Address: Spuistraat 249 Web: www.magicmushroom.com

Night Life This very friendly psychedelic smartshop is just off Damrak street. Information for trance, house music and parties plus funky gifts, party accessories and juggling accessories. Nieuwendijk 42

Magic Mushroom Gallery Singel 524 (Flowermarket)

Innerspace Spuistraat 108

When Nature Calls Keizersgracht 508

Baba souvenir headshop Warmoesstraat 47

Smartshop Aura Kolksteeg 4 Amsterdam

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