[Opgelost] Are magic mushroom legal in Amsterdam (Netherlands)?

In Amsterdam (and the Netherlands in general), magic mushrooms ("psilocybin mushrooms") are illegal. However, magic truffles, which also contain psilocybin, are legal and widely sold in smart shops.

Here's a breakdown of the legal situation:

• In 2008, the Dutch government banned fresh and dried magic mushrooms after several incidents involving tourists.
• However, magic truffles, which grow underground and contain the same psychoactive compounds as mushrooms, were not included in the ban and remain legal.
• As a result, smart shops in Amsterdam legally sell truffles as an alternative to magic mushrooms.

This is the reason why psilocybin sessions can be held in the Netherlands.