FAQs

Yes, there are laws against driving while under the influence of drugs in the Netherlands. Driving while under the influence of drugs is considered a criminal off

Yes, the Netherlands has a system of regulation for the production and sale of drugs. The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport is responsible for the regulation

The Netherlands has a sophisticated system of regulation for the medical prescription and sale of drugs. The Dutch have adopted the European Union Directive 2001/

Yes, the Netherlands has some restrictions on the import and export of drugs. All drugs and substances used in the manufacture of drugs must be imported or export

Yes, the Dutch government does provide treatment and rehabilitation for drug users in the Netherlands. The government provides treatment through the Trimbos Insti

Yes, the Dutch government does allocate funding for drug-related research. The government allocates funding for research into the prevention and treatment of drug

In the Netherlands, drugs are legally sold in so-called "coffee shops." These coffee shops are regulated by the Dutch government and are allowed to sell certain d

The Netherlands has a very relaxed attitude towards the possession and personal cultivation of certain drugs. The country has decriminalized the personal usage of

In the Netherlands, the sale, possession, and transportation of drugs are prohibited by the Dutch Opium Act. This law defines illegal drugs as any type of drug th