For the Culture By The Culture
The Netherlands is finally confronting its cannabis hypocrisy. After decades of letting coffee shops sell weed sourced from the black market, the Dutch government is expanding a state-run program that licenses legal growers. The plan could eliminate contamination, crush the illicit trade, and restore integrity to the nation that once sold the world on tolerance but never practiced it.
The term "high" has historical roots, symbolizing elevation and transcendence. Its popularity surged through the 19th century and the jazz era, cemented by the 1960s counterculture. While alternative terms like "lifted" and "baked" exist, "high" resonates due to its brevity and significance in the intoxication lexicon. Different cultures use varied expressions for the euphoric state.
Dirty Weed in the Netherlands: Contaminants Found in Coffee Shop Cannabis" A recent investigation into Dutch coffee shop cannabis revealed lead, pesticides, and bacteria lurking in the “tolerated” market. Here’s why it’s time for real regulation.
