UN prohibitionist has no idea why

April 01, 2008 - Amsterdam
During a meeting from the United Nations Antonio-Maria Costa, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, was asked a question. The question was simple: how does Mr. Costa explain the relatively low levels of cannabis use in Holland, given his claims that easy availability would lead to higher levels of use? Well, take a look at his answer... more

Life imprisonment for Marc Emery & friends? No Way! Show your support!

Three Canadians face extradition to, and life imprisonment in, the United States - but they've never even been there! more

High Times Cannabis Cup 2007

November 23, 2007 - Amsterdam

The 20th anniversary of the High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam is finished. Amsterdam city was filled again with stoners, mostly from the US, who seemed to have a great time over here.

We did not have a judge pass for the cup this year. But a judge pass or not; when there's a cannabis related party in Amsterdam the Daily Smoker always comes in. Of course... more

Joint rollin' movies

NEW: THE BLUNT...
Everybody knows the good old joint and most of you probably also know how to roll one decently. But with a little bit of creativity you can create some real masterpieces. And we will show you how. 

The Tulip, Inside Out, Blunt and much more. Take a look..! more

The BIG Daily Smoker Vaporizer Test

*** KICK-OFF! ***

In the following months it's vaporizing time at the Daily Smoker. From now on we will test (at least) 2 different vaporizers every month. With in the end just one final question to answer:
Which vaporizer is the best?

The following vaporizers were tested to the ultimate in this first testround:  Vapir One, Verdamper, AroMed 4.0 and the BC Vaporizer.

We survived, thanks, but more important; what are the results? more

Highlife Fair 2007

*10th anniversary*

From 23-25 February 2007 the Highlife Fair was held in Amsterdam and it celebrated this year its 10th anniversary. The Highlife Fair is the place to be for every cannabis grower and consumer. Companies from all over the world were present to show their latest technologies and newest products and designs.

For the people who couldn’t make it to the fair here’s an impression… more

Queensday 2007

If you want to see how the Dutch party at their craziest, this is your opportunity. Officially Queensday is the national celebration of the birthday of the Dutch Queen Mother, but in reality this is only an excuse to party real hard.

We have partied along with 550.000 crazy people and our dedicated photographer tried to make some nice pictures from this fantastic annual event. We hope you enjoy. Here we go..!

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Column of the Daily Smoker

The Dutch Minister of Health Ab Klink has announced he will make an end to the legal status of the Magic Mushroom in The Netherlands. Although this message certainly did not surprise me; it hit me hard. Real hard. Now I know how an uppercut really feels… more

Interview: A Dutch cannabis grower

The cultivation of cannabis is not legal within The Netherlands. The growers of cannabis have to do their work in an absolute secrecy; when they get busted they can get serious legal problems. We asked a Dutch grower all the questions you always wanted to know. more

Smoker tools

Some people prefer the bong, while others swear with the good old reefer. But you always need some tools. What tools are there and how are they used? A vaporizer? No idea? Here you can find all the tools a 420 person needs. more

Hits from the bong

Which records should definitely be in every 420 music collection? The ultimate top 10 list of 420 records presented by The Daily Smoker. more

Stoner Movies

Cannabis is smoked by people in all sorts and sizes with all their differences, but when it comes to visual entertainment they somehow always like the same stuff. What should have seen every 420 minded person at least twice? Here are the ones you can’t miss! more

Games

Get yourself ready for some action! Baked or not, you will certainly enjoy the games on this page... more

Burying The Truth: Burying Schapelle Corby

At October 8, 2004 Indonesian custom agents found 4.2 kilo of cannabis in the unlocked boogie board bag of the Australian citizen Schapelle Corby. She got arrested and sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment in the Kerobokan prison in Bali, Indonesia.
 
But did she do it? more

No Mercy Supply International Weed Cup 2008

December 13, 2008 a new cannabis contest will be held for the first time this year in Amsterdam; the No Mercy Supply International Weed Cup.

Entries are not just tested through smelling, tasting and smoking by the jury members, they are also subjected to a laboratory test. A total of 13 awards will be handed out... more