Limits set by Dutch law
Dutch policy on drugs.
In politics and legislation of the Netherlands there is a distinction between hard drugs (like heroin and cocaine) and cannabis derivatives (marijuana, hashish). Note that the term "soft drugs" (Softdrugs) is not used in Dutch law, which refers generically to "substance", but differs between substances of category I ( "hard drugs") and II (including cannabis).
In politics and legislation of the Netherlands there is a distinction between hard drugs (like heroin and cocaine) and cannabis derivatives (marijuana, hashish). Note that the term "soft drugs" (Softdrugs) is not used in Dutch law, which refers generically to "substance", but differs between substances of category I ( "hard drugs") and II (including cannabis).
Despite the so-called "tolerance policy" (Gedoogbeleid), the Netherlands, contrary to what is often believed abroad, no production, possession, sale and purchase of any drugs (including products derived from the hemp). However, it is customary not to proceed against the purchase of 5 grams of cannabis in coffee-shop, against the detention of a small quantity of drugs for personal consumption and the cultivation of a limited number of hemp plants, also for personal use. In the Netherlands, in fact, for every type of drugs are punishable trading, sales, production and possession. Only drug use is not punishable.
According to the directive of the PM of 1 January 2001 shall not pursue the sale of cannabis in coffee-shop where they meet the following criteria:
- not allowed to sell to the same person more than 5 grams per day
- not allowed to sell hard drugs (not allowed to sell ecstasy)
- is not allowed to advertise drugs
- is not allowed to disturb the peace and order of neighborhood
- not allowed to sell to minors (under 18 years) and minors can not enter the coffee-shop.
Then:
According to Dutch law are hard drugs, all drugs except cannabis and its derivatives.
- Maximum quantity sold: 5 grams
- Maximum amount for which he admitted possession: 30 grams
- The buyer must be age
The World Health Organization (WHO) provides the following definition of drug: Any substance that can alter one or more functions of the human organism once taken. 16th report of the World Health Organization Expert Committee on Addiction from Drugs, Geneva, 1969.
Heavy or soft drugs?
In discussions on drugs has never been able to clarify the meaning of the terms "hard drugs" and "soft drugs", in order to ensure appropriate use, since most people are not aware of the meaning of "heavy" and "light". The hard drugs are not "heavy" in relation to drugs in general. The same applies to soft drugs, which are not necessarily lighter. Classifying as drugs all substances that influence the organism, the Board of WHO does not contribute to a clarification on this.
These substances are:
Heavy or soft drugs?
In discussions on drugs has never been able to clarify the meaning of the terms "hard drugs" and "soft drugs", in order to ensure appropriate use, since most people are not aware of the meaning of "heavy" and "light". The hard drugs are not "heavy" in relation to drugs in general. The same applies to soft drugs, which are not necessarily lighter. Classifying as drugs all substances that influence the organism, the Board of WHO does not contribute to a clarification on this.
These substances are:
- Derivatives dell'oppio: Poppies - morphine - heroin
- Barbiturates: Sleeping pills
- Alcohol: Beer, wine, gin, etc.
- Calming: Librium, Valium, Xanax, etc.
- Exciting natural substances: Caffeine in coffee and cola, protein contained in tea, the theobromine in chocolate
- Synthetic stimulants: Amphetamine, Ecstasy
- Tobacco: Cigarettes, cigars
- Hallucinogens natural cactus Peyote, bufotenina
- Synthetic hallucinogens: LSD
- Extracts of leaves: Cocaine, crack
- Bars khát
- Cannabis: marijuana, hashish, hashish oil
- Drugs: Several
Speaking of drugs in general, there is no reference to the active ingredients mentioned above.
The above is also valid in relation to consumers of drugs. Also according to the WHO definition, almost every person consumes at least one type of drug, and, more seriously, most people will consume more than one type simultaneously. Then consumers can call multiple drugs. Moreover, according to the definition in question, it is easy to conclude that each of us can count in their own circle of acquaintances a person or persons who consume drugs.
For this reason, the substances were divided into three groups:
The above is also valid in relation to consumers of drugs. Also according to the WHO definition, almost every person consumes at least one type of drug, and, more seriously, most people will consume more than one type simultaneously. Then consumers can call multiple drugs. Moreover, according to the definition in question, it is easy to conclude that each of us can count in their own circle of acquaintances a person or persons who consume drugs.
For this reason, the substances were divided into three groups:
- drugs that cause addiction
- drugs that cause habit
- Drugs that do not cause addiction or habit or
Drugs that cause addiction
Definition of W.H.O: Physical Dependence
The addiction is a state in which it is necessary to increase the consumption of a substance in order to achieve the same effect than the previous administration. In the event that the consumer stop the consumption of drugs in question, the body responds in a violent, showing the so-called crisis of abstinence.
Drugs that cause addiction are: dell'oppio derivatives, barbiturates and alcohol.
Drugs that cause habit
Definition of W.H.O.: Psychological Dependence
These drugs cause the same effects with a dose equal to that assumed previously. Consumers have difficulties if they wish to stop recruitment, but once succeeded in not showing any symptoms of the crisis.
Drugs that are causing habit: tobacco, sedative, stimulant, synthetic
Drugs that do not cause addiction or habit or
WHO Definition: A phenomenon of dependence.
These drugs cause the same effect with the same dose and with a lower dose.
You can stop the consumption without showing any symptoms of the crisis. The effects of drugs in question occur for a short period, with the exception of hallucinogens.
Drugs that do not cause addiction or habit or are hallucinogenic, khát, Cocoa (leaves only), Cannabis and the majority of drugs.
For more information, visit the website of the Trimbos: http://www.trimbos.nl/
Definition of W.H.O: Physical Dependence
The addiction is a state in which it is necessary to increase the consumption of a substance in order to achieve the same effect than the previous administration. In the event that the consumer stop the consumption of drugs in question, the body responds in a violent, showing the so-called crisis of abstinence.
Drugs that cause addiction are: dell'oppio derivatives, barbiturates and alcohol.
Drugs that cause habit
Definition of W.H.O.: Psychological Dependence
These drugs cause the same effects with a dose equal to that assumed previously. Consumers have difficulties if they wish to stop recruitment, but once succeeded in not showing any symptoms of the crisis.
Drugs that are causing habit: tobacco, sedative, stimulant, synthetic
Drugs that do not cause addiction or habit or
WHO Definition: A phenomenon of dependence.
These drugs cause the same effect with the same dose and with a lower dose.
You can stop the consumption without showing any symptoms of the crisis. The effects of drugs in question occur for a short period, with the exception of hallucinogens.
Drugs that do not cause addiction or habit or are hallucinogenic, khát, Cocoa (leaves only), Cannabis and the majority of drugs.
For more information, visit the website of the Trimbos: http://www.trimbos.nl/
