A smartshop is an online shop or a stationary shop dedicated to the sale of psychoactive substances. In Europe you will mainly find smartshops in the Netherlands. Unlike most other countries, many natural psychoactive substances do not fall under the restrictions of drug or narcotics laws, but are classified as supplements. Magic mushrooms, magic truffles, cannabis or salvia are legal there and easily available to the public. The defining characteristic of a smartshop is that it is dedicated to selling psychoactive compounds.
Here's another term to clarify - many people speak of a headshop when they actually mean a smartshop. However, there is one key difference between smartshops and headshops: headshops do not sell psychoactive substances, only the accessories for their consumption. You can buy a perfect bong in a head shop, but these shops do not carry truffles and the like. Another key feature of smartshops is that they only offer natural psychoactive substances. Synthetic compounds with psychoactive effects are classified differently by Dutch law and are much more heavily regulated.
If you're looking for information about psychoactive or psychedelic substances, smartshops are the ultimate destination. The staff of such a shop has extensive and professional knowledge in this area. Of course, this also applies to the Pueblo Smartshop. Our team will provide you with reliable information on the origin, character and effects of all psychoactive substances in our range. Appropriate advice is included with every purchase upon request.
Smartshops are so called because the substances sold there can increase your cognition and cognitive functions. Of course, their effect depends on which product you choose, how much of it you use and what effects you want to achieve with consumption. It is optimal if you use natural psychoactive substances in such a way that you expand your perception, your attitude towards life, your creativity and your experiences.
The smart shops in the Netherlands probably came about at the same time as the emergence of coffeeshops that would legally sell cannabis. The Netherlands began to legalize their view and, in the next step, their legislation on soft drugs as early as the 1960s. The first coffee shop - the "Bulldog" - was opened in 1975 by Henk de Vries in Amsterdam. The Dutch drug policy proved to be very successful in the following decades. After allowing soft drugs to be used and traded openly, the country saw a significant drop in serious crime.
New substances, often synthetically produced, offer an alternative to conventional products. They were originally used in items such as incense blends, potpourri, or plant food. These products, available in various forms like powders, tablets, or capsules, are frequently found in smart shops. Incense blends in these stores typically consist of dried plant materials. It is advisable to use such products responsibly and in moderation, even when they come from reliable sources, to avoid undesirable effects.