Derrick Bergman is a Dutch journalist, photographer, and activist who has been covering cannabis culture since 1994. He is a founder and the current chairman of the VOC, the union for the abolition of cannabis prohibition. Since 2010, he's served as the coordinator of Cannabis Liberation Day, the biggest cannabis and hemp event in the Netherlands. He is a father to three sons and has been growing his own cannabis for more than two decades.
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Are Tourists Allowed in Dutch Coffeeshops? The Strange Tale of the ‘Weed Pass’
Derrick Bergman - Published on July 6, 2016read moreWhen it comes to selling cannabis to foreigners, the pendulum of public acceptance in the Netherlands keeps on swinging.
Holland’s Former Prime Minister Was the Guest of Honor at the Country’s Biggest Cannabis Event
Derrick Bergman - Published on June 24, 2016read moreForty years ago, Dries van Agt introduced the country’s famous policy of cannabis tolerance.
Which Country Leads Europe in Cannabis Consumption?
Derrick Bergman - Published on June 7, 2016read moreDo countries with more restrictive policies have lower rates of use? You might be surprised.
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Why Belgians Urge You to ‘Pull Your Plant’
Derrick Bergman - Published on June 3, 2016read moreSparked by one man’s novel idea, Belgium’s Cannabis Social Club movement is small but strong-willed. Can it survive the latest government scrutiny?
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At a High-End Amsterdam Restaurant, Gourmet Food and Vapes Sit Side-by-Side
Derrick Bergman - Published on May 16, 2016read moreRecently I paid a visit to The Green House Kitchen, where every table contains a top range vaporizer and you’re free to vape cannabis and other herbs while you eat.
