| Country: | Netherlands |
| Title: | Why are coffee shops allowed to sell soft drugs in the Netherlands? |
| Description: | The government allows the sale of soft drugs in coffee shops in order to prevent people who use soft drugs from coming into contact with hard drugs. A coffee shop is an establishment where cannabis may be sold but no alcoholic drinks may be sold or consumed. |
| Link: | https://www.government.nl/topics/drugs/why-are-coffee-shops-allowed-to-sell-soft-drugs-in-the-netherlands |
| Category: | Healthcare |