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Is Drug Use in Amsterdam Just For Tourists? Apparently Not
Amsterdam is often stereotyped as a drug-use hotspot, but some may feel that the city's recreational drug use is just for tourists. Furthermore, local Amsterdam residents may reject the stereotype. So what's the truth about drug use in Amsterdam?
What Are Amsterdam’s “Coffee Shops”?
Whether intentional or not, Amsterdam has earned itself international recognition for its lax drug use policy. In fact, the city has almost become synonymous with “A place to travel to for drugs and partying.” The locals are not happy about this. Could the “coffee shops” that started it all become a thing of the past?
Alcohol Abuse in Sweden
As Sweden experiences a growing alcohol abuse crisis with one in ten Swedes drinking considerably more than the official guidelines recommend, the Swedes have taken on a new challenge to study the problem, report findings, and implement public health solutions to reduce excessive alcohol consumption among its population.