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This is how we do Cannabis education

The Amsterdam Cannabis College has offered advice on the safe use of recreational and medicinal cannabis since 1998. Discover the world of Cannabis through our array of workshops, how-to tutorials, and B2B services.

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Want to learn more about Cannabis?

The Amsterdam Cannabis College offers an array of private courses and workshops on the different aspects of Cannabis. From Cannabis enthusiasts to business owners, to coffeeshop managers and their staff, we offer workshops to enhance your knowledge of Cannabis.

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Cannabis Information

Finding trustworthy, well-sourced information is a difficult and energy-intensive process. The Amsterdam Cannabis College has been collating sources for over two decades in order to facilitate your research into Cannabis.

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Events & workshops

With more than 70 years’ combined experience, the Amsterdam Cannabis College offers an array of events on the different aspects of Cannabis. We can help you discover everything you always wanted to know about the Cannabis Sativa L. plant.

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Cannabis sales in the USA in 2021 hit a record USD 17.5 billion, 46% more than in 2019.

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Human breast milk contains cannabinoids, essential for the proper development of an infant.

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The Chinese word for cannabis Má, is represented by the Han character 麻, which depicts drying hemp stalks.

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‘Anandamide’ is taken from the Sanskrit word ananda, which means “joy, bliss, delight”.

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Cannabis plants can reach up to 7.5 meters, depending on the variety.

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‘Cannabis’ derives from a Scythian or Thracian word, which loaned into Persian as kanab, then into Greek as κάνναβις (kánnavis) and subsequently into Latin as cannabis.

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Sativa, indica, and hybrid designations only marginally describe how a strain might affect you. Most all weed is a hybrid.

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Landrace strains are varieties that have never been crossed by breeders, evolving through natural selection and long-term exposure to their home environment.

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Phenotypes of landrace strains become heirloom when they have reached genetic stability in their new growing environment. 

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The term ‘ganja’ is a Sanskrit word and not a Rastafarian word. It refers to a “powerful preparation from cannabis sativa”.

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Cannabis stems can be used to make hemp rope, hemp paper, wood chips, paper scraps, and even a plant-based concrete.

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Terpenes are compounds responsible for the aroma and flavours of cannabis, and support cannabinoids in producing specific effects.

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Cannabigerolic Acid (CBGA) is the precursor to all other natural phytocannabinoids.

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Cannabis Sativa L. is a dioecious plant, meaning its seeds produce both male and female plants.

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Most countries define industrial by the amount of THC produced by the plant. This limit varies depending on the country.

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Flavonoids contribute to a plant’s aroma and flavour profile, but may offer their own unique therapeutic effects. 

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Industrial hemp products are considered to be a perfect protein source for a vegan diet and serves in several food & beverage products.

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Cannabinoids are lipid soluble, and accumulate in fatty tissues, reaching peak concentrations in 4–5 days.

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THC was first discovered and isolated by Bulgarian-born chemist Raphael Mechoulam in Israel in 1964.

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The Amsterdam Cannabis College has been educating people since 1998.

In 1997, philanthropic Dutchman Henk Poncin and a few members of a group known as the Green Prisoners Release created a public information centre devoted to all the beneficial aspects of the beautiful Cannabis sativa L. plant. After a year of hard work and renovation, the new information centre and its flourishing organic cannabis garden were housed in a monument-status canal house in the heart of Amsterdam.

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Had a chat to the staff here and learnt a lot about weed. Their garden is very cool! Wish we had places like this at home.

Herb Stockman

Cannabis enthousiast

I highly recommend that those new to the A’dam coffee shop scene come here first. The great staff can answer all of your questions and can give recommendations based on what you’re looking for.

Danielle C.

Cannabis enthousiast

Lovely staff and very informative, friendly and conversational. Offered loads of recommendations for cafes and restaurants as well as where to avoid. Would do this at the start of the trip!

254traveller123

Cannabis enthousiast

Friendly and informative loved the garden

Karen Cheetham

Cannabis enthousiast

Premium goodness and wellness. Higher Education and respectfully representing good family safe responsible and spiritual decent peace of mind wellness.

Terry Massicotte

Cannabis enthousiast

Worth to visit if you want to learn somethings about Hemp & Cannabis! Friendly staff.

EyeDe7

Local Guide

Great place and very nice people! A great place to hold technical discussions and exchange ideas.

Robert William

Cannabis enthousiast

Frequently Asked Questions

What information does the Cannabis College provide?

The Cannabis College offers information on all aspects of cannabis and hemp. This includes (but is not limited to) their medicinal, sacramental, and industrial use throughout history; Cannabis cultivation; proper recreational/medical use; industrial hemp information such as plastic production and building materials; and much more.

Do I need to have experience with Cannabis to visit the Cannabis College?

No, not at all. We are here to provide information to anyone and everyone; all are welcome here at the Cannabis College. With or without experience, there are many wonderful things to discover about the Cannabis plant. Let us add to your experience, whether great or small!

Do you sell cannabis at the College?

We do not have a permit to sell cannabis, also known as a coffeeshop license. We also cannot sell cannabis plants or seeds.

Is there an age limit?

There is no minimum age for entry into the information centre or the garden. In fact, families are encouraged to receive their Cannabis education together and, when accompanied by an adult, children under the age of 12 may visit the garden for free!

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