Cannabis and Appetite: What Does Science Say?
Cannabis is well known for its effect on appetite. When you use cannabis, you may experience an increased feeling of hunger, often referred to as the ‘munchies.’ But why does […]
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From now on, we’ll be bringing you the most newsworthy reports about cannabis from around the globe.
What is the Opium Act and what does it mean for marijuana users?
The Opium Act is a ministerial regulation in the Netherlands that regulates the use, possession and trade of drugs and narcotics. This law distinguishes between different types of drugs, and […]
The effect of cannabis: what can you do about red eyes?
Does your environment ever use cannabis? Then you know that this can often be recognized by red eyes. Cannabis use can in fact have various effects on the body. One […]
Do’s & Don’ts coffeeshop Amsterdam: what you need to know
In the Netherlands, coffee shops are iconic establishments known for their relaxed atmosphere and tolerance towards cannabis consumption. These venues are not just about indulging in marijuana but are also […]
Cannabis tolerance: What does a build-up of cannabis tolerance do?
If you use cannabis regularly, you’ve probably heard of cannabis tolerance. This phenomenon that regular cannabis users are familiar with plays an important role in their experience. It refers to […]
The story behind 4/20: Why is this date well-known among cannabis users?
In the world of cannabis, 4/20 is an important day. It is actually a holiday for people who love cannabis. On that day, enthusiasts get together, talk about cannabis and […]
Germany takes groundbreaking step in cannabis legalization: A comparison with the Netherlands
In a recent development, Germany’s parliament has given the green light to a new law for cannabis legalization. This puts Germany in a more progressive position than the Netherlands. Indeed, […]
Bad trip caused by cannabis: Here’s how to prevent a bad trip
Weed has gained tremendous popularity in recent years. Yet in some cases, cannabis can also cause bad experiences. Consider, for example, a bad trip caused by cannabis. Before you use […]
Cannabis and sports: How does cannabis affect sports?
Does a joint make sense after the gym? People are becoming increasingly curious about the connection between cannabis and sports. How does cannabis affect exercise, both positively and negatively? Advocates […]
Making spacecake: Simple spacecake recipe
Spacecake is well-known as an alternative way to use cannabis and gives long-lasting effects. It is an edible that is legally available in coffee shops within the Netherlands. In this […]
Types of Cannabis edibles: effects & legality of edibles in the Netherlands
Cannabis edibles are increasing in popularity. This is partly due to a growing public acceptance of cannabis use. These edible cannabis products, such as cakes, gummies and drinks, offer an […]
How many grams of weed can you have at home? Here’s what the law says!
The tolerance of cannabis is increasing within Europe. At the same time, countless questions arise about the rules when it comes to cannabis possession. After all, you need to know […]
Can you smoke weed on the street? Legality of weed in the Netherlands
Cannabis is popular in the Netherlands because of its tolerance policy. We allow people to possess small amounts of cannabis for personal use. Coffee shops provide a legal place for […]
Is hemp seed healthy? Get the facts here
Hemp seed has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. For a long time, it was an unknown and perhaps even stigmatising food. Due to its popularity as a superfood, […]
Legal cannabis experiment in the Netherlands starts December
For years, the Netherlands has been known for its tolerance policy towards soft drugs, especially cannabis. However, the legalisation of adult-use cannabis sales has been a long time coming. After […]
How to smoke weed: 4 different ways
Cannabis is known for its psychoactive effects and is often used for recreational and medicinal purposes. Are you new to the world of cannabis and want answers to the question: […]
Cannabis: Its harmfulness compared to tobacco and alcohol
The debate on the harmfulness of various drugs, including cannabis, has always been an interesting topic. People have different opinions on which substance is actually the most harmful to health […]
THC oil in the Netherlands: Is it legal?
THC oil is known for its high content of THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis. While many believe the oil has positive properties, scientific evidence remains limited and its long-term […]
Couch lock: What is it and which strains cause it?
Discover the world of “couch lock”: a phenomenon all too familiar among cannabis connoisseurs. Imagine that after a few puffs of your favorite cannabis strain, you suddenly notice that your […]
What is CBD oil? Discover the effects of CBD oil
CBD oil, or cannabidiol, has gained tremendous popularity in recent years. Many people have become interested in the potential benefits this substance can offer. In this blog, we will discuss […]
Are you opting for Moroccan cannabis? Protecting the ancient cannabis species
In Morocco, the INRA (National Institute for Agricultural Research) has begun an initiative to protect the country’s traditionalMoroccan cannabis seeds from being altered and lost by imported seeds. The main […]
White Widow effect: what do you need to know?
White Widow cannabis is a popular strain of cannabis. The sativa dominant strain is known for its powerful White Widow effect. This is due to its high THC percentage and […]
Smoking ban in Amsterdam: opinions are divided
A ban on smoking joints was recently introduced in the entire Red Light District, including Dam Square, Damrak and Nieuwmarkt. Both residents and visitors to the area must abide by […]
CBD oil for skin: can CBD oil cure skin problems?
People have long associated the use of CBD products with reducing pain, anxiety and insomnia. But what about skin problems? Can CBD oil help skin issues? Recent research has shown […]
Best vaporizer for cannabis: What should you look for?
What is the best vaporizer for cannabis? Vaporizers are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative way to consume weed. Unlike traditional smoking methods, such as joints, vaporizers produce vapor instead […]
‘Stay Away’ campaign aims to keep disruptive Brits away from the Red Light District
The Red Light District in Amsterdam is known for its lively nightlife, but the ever-growing population of rowdy British tourists has caused concern among locals. Booze and drugs are said […]
The best cannabis grinders: what to look out for?
What are the best cannabis grinders? If you roll your own joints, you have undoubtedly purchased a cannabis grinder. A grinder is a small tool used to grind cannabis. It […]
Cannabis Haze: what is it?
Cannabis is a plant with a long history. People use cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. There are numerous strains of cannabis, each with its unique properties. To choose a […]
Cannabis and sleep: does cannabis make for better sleep?
Cannabis and sleep; do the two go together? Sleep difficulties are problems that affect many people. You need sleep to function properly. But when your biological clock does not tell […]
What is Skunk cannabis? All you need to know about this cannabis strain
If you use cannabis often, you’ve probably heard of Skunk cannabis. It is one of the most popular strains of cannabis in the world, and is known for its strong […]
Cannabis Tolerance Break: How to do it?
Cannabis use can lead to tolerance. This is when the body adapts to the substance and the hashish effects on the body diminish. A cannabis tolerance break is a certain […]
Cannabis and cancer: How does cannabis affect cancer?
Cannabis and cancer, what is the situation? The fact that cannabis can be used as a medication is nothing new. In fact, people have been using cannabis as medicine for […]
Recognizing good weed in 5 steps – Coffeeshop Amsterdam
Nothing is more disappointing than arriving home to find that the weed you just bought isn’t of the best quality. But rest assured, this doesn’t have to happen to you […]
National cannabis experiment not yet launched: problems cause delay
The national cannabis experiment has been in the pipeline for several years. So far, however, it has not yet started. This year, the government has once again announced that the […]
What are side effects of cannabis? 5 side effects of cannabis
Are there side effects of cannabis? When one thinks of cannabis, most people think of the psychoactive effect caused by the active ingredients in marijuana or weed. It is also […]
Legalisation of cannabis possibly blocked by EU rules
In the Netherlands, people are able to consume cannabis. In Germany, however, this is not yet the case. The German coalition wants to follow the Netherlands in the legalisation of […]
Paracetamol and cannabis: Can you combine the two?
Do you use cannabis regularly? Then you’ve probably wondered if cannabis can also be used in combination with paracetamol. Perhaps when you suffered from a headache in the past you […]
Cannabis tea: what is it and how to make it?
Weed comes in all shapes and forms these days. It is now becoming increasingly popular to drink cannabis tea as a variation of consuming a joint or an edible. Weed […]
Cannabis and weight loss: Does weed help you lose weight?
Do you lose or gain weight from cannabis use? People generally think they lose weight from cannabis use, but what about the munchies that cannabis use is known for? We […]
What is the effect of weed?
Every cannabis user knows that the effect of weed and hash can vary greatly. Often the terms “high” and “stoned” are used to describe the weed effect one experiences after […]
Weed for pain relief: which type is best?
Cannabis is mainly used for recreational purposes. People often smoke cannabis for fun or to relax after a long day. However, in recent years another effect of cannabis has become […]
“Amsterdam’s coffee shop culture should be cherished”.
When you walk through the streets of Amsterdam you can smell it immediately: the smell of cannabis. It is something that has characterized Amsterdam as a city for years. When […]
The different types of weed
When you walk into a coffee shop, you can choose from countless types of weed or hash. Each type of weed, derived from a specific hemp plant, has its own […]
I am high or stoned? We explain the difference
Many people know that cannabis can get you high or stoned. These two terms are continuously used interchangeably when it comes to the effects of cannabis. However, very few people […]
Research shows: cannabis users are more social
Did you have an inkling? It is well known that cannabis users often have a more relaxed attitude. Unfortunately, cannabis users are also often thought of as sluggish, unproductive individuals. […]
Indica vs sativa: which type suits you?
There are various types of marijuana and crossbreeds of marijuana. For the most part these are derivatives of two plants: Indica and Sativa. Perhaps you have never thought about this […]
Hash and weed: what’s the difference?
When it comes to cannabis, the terms ‘weed’ and ‘hash’ are often used interchangeably. Both are legally sold and used in Dutch coffeeshops. Although it is often understood that it […]
Cannabis edibles: this is what you need to know about this type of cannabis
There are numerous ways in which you can use marijuana and cannabis. The most regular uses of cannabis are smoking or vaping. But more and more cannabis products are also […]
Amsterdam Festivals: combine it with coffeeshop The Border!
Summer has arrived and that means there are many festivals in and around the capital Amsterdam. Two well-known festivals returning to the capital city in the coming month are the […]
Introducing the i-criterion for cannabis sales: will tourists be banned?
Amsterdam is a destination for hundreds of thousands of tourists each year who want to experience what it is like to smoke a joint in a coffee shop. It is […]
Thailand legalizes marijuana
Thailand is the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana for medical use. Thailand previously maintained strict laws regarding drug use. This now appears to be changing. In doing so, […]
Privacy law & drug testing in The Netherlands: how it works
Do you regularly go to a coffeeshop in your neighborhood to get some weed? Or did you visit The Border Coffeeshop Amsterdam with your friends last weekend? Then of course […]
Old weed: how to recognize and prevent weed from expiring
You empty out your closet and find a bag of marijuana or hashish. If you cannot remember how long it has been there, it is probably old cannabis. But how […]
Malta at the forefront of cannabis legalization: first country in EU to legalize weed
Did you believe that the Netherlands would be the first country in the EU to legalize the recreational use of cannabis? Well, you are wrong. The Netherlands has indeed been […]
Cannabis can help you get through the winter blues!
Winter has begun and we can clearly tell by the weather. It’s a lot colder and wetter than the previous weeks and it gets dark very early. This could mean […]
Is cannabis illegal in The Netherlands?
For those who wonder: is cannabis illegal in The Netherlands? In your local coffee shop you can easily buy and smoke cannabis. You don’t have to worry about being stopped […]
How long will your weed last?
Weed is a natural product and therefore does not have an unlimited shelf life. This means that the THC in weed also has an expiration date. But how long will […]
How to make your own cannabis butter in 5 easy steps
Would you like to make your own edibles sometime, but have no idea how to start? Cannabis butter is often the basis of most edible recipes. If you are able […]
This is why smoking weed makes you happy
Have you noticed that when you smoke a joint with friends it never takes long for the first giggles to come up? This is a direct consequence of the use […]
Cash? Yes, please. Why we ask you to pay in cash
A Dutch coffeeshop is a special kind of business. That special nature lies mainly in the fact that a coffeeshop sells a product (cannabis) that is illegal yet allowed to […]
Where is marijuana legal? Update May 2021
Over the past few months, news stories have been appearing regularly about countries and states where the production and/or use of marijuana has been legalized. Hooray! To help you out, […]
Why does weed have so many positive effects on our bodies?
Every week new research pops up showing that cannabis is an incredible plant. How does that come about, exactly? Where do these superpowers come from? Why does the usage of […]
Voting green: how to vote pro-cannabis on March 17
The elections for the Dutch Parliament (Tweede Kamer) are just around the corner. Did you already decide which party you are going to vote for? This year, thanks to the […]
CBD joints from The Border: everything you want to know
CBD is slowly but surely conquering the market. Although not everything regarding the positive effects of CBD has been scientifically proven, it seems that many medical conditions can benefit from […]
Will 2021 be the year of hemp meat?
That the cannabis plant is a versatile plant is no news. And that not every cannabis plant is the same you have probably already experienced yourself. Just think about the […]
Historical news: the medicinal value of cannabis recognized by United Nations
Recently there has been an incredibly important development in the world of cannabis. The United Nations (UN) has removed cannabis from list IV. This is a list of drugs that […]
Micro-dosing: tips on how to get started
That cannabis can help with a range of health problems, from hay fever to cancer and muscle pain, you’ve already read on our blog. What we haven’t talked about yet […]
Women who use marijuana have better sex
Do women who use marijuana have better sex? Several studies have already been done to figure out if marijuana influences our sex life. While some studies confirm it does, other […]
All gain, no pain; from now on you can buy a CBD joint at the Border
CBD (Cannabidiol) is becoming more and more famous and popular. We also notice that at The Border. And since our customers are king, we have recently started selling the CBD […]
Cannabis for muscle pain: Does it really help? We have the answer
You spent one good day in the gym, and when you get out of bed two days later you immediately feel it: this will be one of those days walking […]
Illegal growing in nature: interview with a forest ranger
Hemp growers are increasingly seeking out nature. Why? Because legal cultivation is unfortunately still not permitted in the Netherlands at the moment. Dutch newspaper AD talked with forest ranger Erik […]
Cannabis beer doesn’t get you high, but it does taste good
“De Groene Buizer” (the green buzzard) is the name of the new dutch cannabis beer, that was officially launched in early June. The “spirit enriching” beer was brewed as draft […]
Cooking show with a twist: Cooked with cannabis
Let’s talk about a cooking show. What? Why? Cooking shows were once fun to watch, but nowadays we know the trick, right? Cooking against the clock, heated faces above the […]
Corona and coffeeshop The Border: we are open!
Last update: November 13, 2021 PLEASE NOTE: As of November 6, 2021, compulsory use of face masks will be in effect. This means that wearing a face mask for both […]
“Remember that?” What cannabis does to your memories
Do you recognize this moment: you are telling a story about the past and someone else says that it never happened like that at all. You are convinced though, that […]
Dutch veteran fights for medicinal cannabis reimbursement
The Veteran Ombudsman has received a complaint about the discontinuation of the reimbursement of medicinal cannabis for veterans. Therefore he wrote a letter to the Dutch Minister of Defense. Say […]
Cannabis plants at royal Dutch palace, say what?
Before we look into the future, we first look back at last year. “Palace Het Loo has at least 28 cannabis plants. Minister Grapperhaus, can I have those plants too? […]
Chill out during Christmas with these festive snacks and beverages full of weed
As soon as Mariah Carey blasts out of the speakers and Chris Rea is on his way, you know Christmas is almost here. Is it going to be a somewhat […]
Drug use in the Netherlands: we are doing better than before
It has been more than a century since the Dutch opium law was drafted. In the past 100 years, the discussion about drug use in the Netherlands has never disappeared. […]
From Iceland to Thailand: the use of cannabis worldwide
Cannabis is grown all over the world, both legally and illegally. That makes it difficult to estimate how many people on earth use cannabis. Surely we know that weed is […]
The cannabis news you’ve missed in 2019
Cannabis is in the news almost every day. Politicians, police, investors, researchers, journalists, and even historians just can’t get enough of everything that has to do with cannabis. From health […]
Must-see documentaries on cannabis to watch online
Who says you can’t hide in your living room during summer once in a while? We give you permission to sit down on the couch with the curtains closed and […]
Over-heating? Treat yourself to cannabis ice cream
You already know that weed isn’ just for smoking. And we don’t have to tell you either that with the summer temperatures of July you can use something to cool […]
Music in our backyard: must visit festivals at Amsterdamse Bos.
Are you ready for summer in Amsterdam? The city has a great number of festivals planned this year at the Amsterdamse Bos. We know you love music so we listed […]
The power of hemp. How many uses can you come up with?
Marijuana and hemp, the brother and sister of the Cannabaceae family. The difference? One is grown to contain the highest possible amount of cannabinoids (marijuana) and the other to contain […]
Can cannabis be the perfect cure for hay fever?
We all know by now that cannabis is a very powerful plant. We can read about the medicinal properties of cannabis in the news almost every day thanks to all the […]
Cannabis and Amsterdam: 6 highs and lows
Coffeeshop The Border in Amsterdam has been in business for over 25 years. Since the beginning, the cannabis policy in Amsterdam has changed quite a bit. Let’s go back in […]
Cannabis: good for the brains, health and business
Even happier holidays! It turns out that cannabis is kosher for Jews. Vaporisers improve the experience of smoking weed. Women experience the effects of cannabis very differently from men, and […]
Baby boomers smoking in Artis, Tesla boss smokes joint, and cannabis becomes the green gold
The 50-plus generation appears to have started blowing considerably more in recent years. It may not be such a bad idea to do it in Artis. Smoking weed is apparently […]
Does smoking weed help combat obesity?
This was one of the most remarkable reports presented this summer. We always thought that smoking weed gave people the munchies, but apparently cannabis also affects our metabolism. Also this […]
Weed smokers are reliable eyewitnesses and was Jesus using cannabis oil?
There’s a lot happening in the world of cannabis, all over the globe. New scientific research shows that weed smokers are reliable eyewitnesses. Dutch GPs have been advised to stop […]
Cannabis-liberation-day and stoned yoga in the Lidl
It has been another remarkable month in the world of cannabis. Lidl in Switzerland is going to start selling cannabis-light. In Amsterdam, you can now take stoned yoga classes. British […]
How to become a weed millionaire, 420 and weed beer
Once again, we’ve listed the most newsworthy reports on cannabis from around the globe. This blog: How to get rich by investing in weed. Why they understand the importance of […]
The pot-smoking American politician and a mother fighting for cannabis oil
In recent weeks, there has been a lot of interest in the use of medicinal weed. A British mother defended the use of cannabis oil for her 6-year-old son who […]
Why does weed have so many positive effects on our bodies?
Every week new research pops up showing that cannabis is an incredible plant. How does that come about, exactly? Where do these superpowers come from? Why does the usage of […]
CBD joints from The Border: everything you want to know
CBD is slowly but surely conquering the market. Although not everything regarding the positive effects of CBD has been scientifically proven, it seems that many medical conditions can benefit from […]
Will 2021 be the year of hemp meat?
That the cannabis plant is a versatile plant is no news. And that not every cannabis plant is the same you have probably already experienced yourself. Just think about the […]
Women who use marijuana have better sex
Do women who use marijuana have better sex? Several studies have already been done to figure out if marijuana influences our sex life. While some studies confirm it does, other […]
Illegal growing in nature: interview with a forest ranger
Hemp growers are increasingly seeking out nature. Why? Because legal cultivation is unfortunately still not permitted in the Netherlands at the moment. Dutch newspaper AD talked with forest ranger Erik […]
The pot-smoking American politician and a mother fighting for cannabis oil
In recent weeks, there has been a lot of interest in the use of medicinal weed. A British mother defended the use of cannabis oil for her 6-year-old son who […]