There are few drugs in the world as widely used and loved as marijuana. Pot smokers come in all different shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, and it’s for this reason that the very concept of a free and legal system to selling and using weed is such a beautiful pipe dream…pun intended.
But one of the most common misconceptions is that weed is actually legal anywhere, because the truth is, it almost never is, and the countries that have boasted marijuana legalization in the past tend to change their laws so frequently that you are likely to be caught in a sudden ban halfway through a joint. Which is why it’s important to stop assuming smoking pot is legal anywhere, and instead start looking at the places that have a policy of turning away when you light up.
Here is my list of where to smoke pot, and you may be surprised by some of the answers.
Canada – This country has more then amazing hockey teams, Mounties, and maple syrup. Canada is also a heaven for pot smokers, and while it’s still illegal, having small portions of weed on you won’t get you into too much trouble. On the rare occasions you are caught for smoking it, you will probably be hit with a small fine and sent on your way. Just try not to walk down the street with your pipe out, and you will be fine.
The Netherlands – A common misconception by people outside of Europe is that weed is actually legal here. It’s not, technically. There are actually a handful of laws governing when and where you can smoke it without causing a problem, and the most common place will always be inside of the local coffee shops that sell it (don’t smoke outside of the shop, or at home, which are both considered unlawful acts of possession).
Mexico – You can really get anything here, not just pot, but it isn’t always legal. I say ‘always’, because they are one of the places that seem to rapidly shift laws and policies, so that one thing will be illegally sold in pharmacies one day, and within a few hours it will be banned again. But even with their dubious monitoring systems, weed is easy to get, and in many places it is unlikely you will be busted for using it.
United States – I know it sounds stupid, and that most American’s reading this are probably thinking I am high as I am writing this, but it’s true: the US is still a pretty good place for pot. While it is very much illegal, and you can actually go to jail for possession, this is usually in cases of people who have high amounts for distribution. Buying and using weed is different, and it can be acquired easily, and for a very low price. Add that to the fact that many states will actually look the other way, or at worst cops will confiscate (and often use) the pot themselves, and it’s not a bad place for a pot head. As long as you are smart enough not to spark up in public.
Disclaimer:
Marijuana addiction is one of the more widespread of drug addictions, and only a few ever go to addiction treatment centers and seek help for it.
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God bless the USA I can feel legalization coming soon, California is on the verge of complete legalization. The feds halted raids early last year, the outlook is great. Good article man be sure to check out my article about rolling blunts.
I don’t drink booze anymore, but I love coffee and smoking reefer. Amsterdam sounds like the “PERFECT” place for me to visit. Thanks.
I’m from Niagara Falls, Ontario. If I feel like smoking marijuana, I can go to a park, my house, my backyard, anywhere. I never worry about people caring as long as we’re minding our own business. Of course, my friends and I tend to steer clear of places where there are lots of kids around. Smoking around children is the kind of thing that will make people call the cops. However, if I’m smoking a joint in a park away from everyone, minding my own business, causing no problems, 95% of Canadians will turn a blind eye (most likely because they know marijuana is harmless). Anyway, I don’t know because I’ve never smoked in other countries, but Canada has very relaxed views towards the consumption of marijuana. There are realistic people here who mind their own business. That’s the culture we boast day in and day out – be who you are. We don’t care where you’re from, what colour you are, or what drugs you do – as long as you don’t interfere with another citizen’s day to day life, than we don’t care what you do.
It’s funny you say that about the states cos I thought you were describing Canada for a second… minus the going to jail part. And if your caught with lots of drugs (dealing amounts) of any kind you either get probation or house arrest LOL. And if the cops stop you with weed, they just take it and your paraphanalia and send you on your way. Shit we smoke in our cars on the highway, walking back to your friends house, in the backyard, back of a grocery store, anywhere, just don’t look sketchy and you won’t get caught. I like the other guy above me’s comment about how a Canadian’s demeanor is. Come smoke pot with us
Oh and our 420 celebrations are awesome. Especially smoking on Parliament Hill a few feet away from a police officer who’s not doing a thing but getting high off the fumes.
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It’s a joke in Canada it really is. I know people who have been busted for trafficing and got a DUI at the same time. They lost their license and got house arrest, hardly a big deal considering he had a ton of weed, baggies, a digital scale and was drunk at the wheel.
Personally though I do think they should take DUI more seriously.
Here in the uk you just have to be carefull i smoke in parks down quit streets with few houses and down busy roads with few pedestrians, preferably in the dark !its ok if someon oung sees you no problem, just old people but police probably wownt bother unless there in the very local area and they got nothing else to do !!! especially if your just walking
mate you have stated above that you should not smoke at home in the netherlands. It is fine to grow a maximum of 5 plants in your home, so obviously it is no problem to smoke at home.
You need to make sure your information is correct, as you will never be done for smoking at home in the Netherlands.
Thanks.
Here in Austin, Texas, most employers test for weed before hiring, a policy which has been propped up by city council. Up to 4 ounces is a misdemeanor, however, Austin cops ARE STILL arresting people for small amounts because they feel the laws are too lax. They just tack on things like DWI, or disturbing the peace, etc…, anything to take you to jail.
The USA is on a downward spiral, relative to all other countries, when it comes to personal freedoms. The government here has their noses in EVERY aspect of the citizenrys lives. It’s gotten pretty bad, and most have become accustomed to it, sort of like Pavlov’s dogs, and have no idea that every day another law is enacted for “their protection”… I will be moving out of this country before years end, ’11.
Ah!! As weed is that which make feel relife. Here in nepal having weed is crime. The law of this country say’s the people who sells or have weed should be punished or should be go behind the jail…. Many people made selling weed as there occupation……..Police are taking bribe from people and let them to continue with there job.. Don’t know when should the police gonna arrest to those who still are in process of spoling country rules and regulation… Let’s see what gonna happen after some time……..
Well I live in Amsterdam.
It is not fine to have five plants.
If you have been discovered growing weed, the police will not press charges if you have less than 5 plants, and there is no growing light used.
But they will still take those plants away.
You are only allowed to buy a maximum of 5 grams in one shop, and you are only allowed a maximum of 30 grams on your person, or they can charge you with dealing, blah blah blah.
And you are only allowed to buy it from a coffeeshop.
I know this from personal experiance, my landlord discovered my plants in my storage room.
But It was enough to make me move here
smoking without the worry of people smelling what your doing is a great relief.
Yo Germany is a good place to smoke, too, especially the rural areas! Possession of below 5g is usually tolerated and rarely prosecuted. In some german states you’re even ‘allowed’ to have 6 to 8g. Here in Taipei, Taiwan its cool but super expensive.
Australia is a great place too.
In fact, in Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), smoking pot is completely legal and you can grow it (though they have height restrictions), and you also can’t sell it. But smoking it, they will not care.
There are a lot of states that u can get medical Mary Jane. All you have to do is fill out an online application with reasons u need it prescribed, like having trouble sleeping, to get rid of many body pains there are countless excuses u could put. I live in texas and the closest state to me that I could get medical Mary Jane is Colorado and it only takes 15minutse to get. Texas is strict because we border Mexico and people bring a lot of drugs in to Texas from there.
you can smoke it and colorado and not get int trouble hehe
In Morocco we smoke some awesome stuff the Zero-Zero (00) quality, it’s not legal, ,
Stupid american fucktards! i’m from the netherlands and at home it is also legal! in public they wil only tell you to throw away your joint! Or the police dont say shit and let you continue smoking. get your facts straight. this must be made by an american.