Hashish

Botanical name: Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica

Other common or street names: boom, gangster, hash, hemp. Marijuana concentrates are often referred to as 710, wax, ear wax, honey oil, budder, butane hash oil, butane honey oil (BHO), shatter, dabs (dabbing), black glass, and errl. Note: Street names change often and may vary regionally across the US.

What is hashish (hash)?

• Hashish, often called hash, is a potent form of cannabis (marijuana) produced by collecting and compressing trichomes, the most potent material from cannabis plants. Marijuana is a green, brown or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers of the plant Cannabis sativa.
• Trichomes are the fine growths on cannabis plants that produce a brown or or orange sticky resin. The resin is high in THC.
• Hashish is often dried and pressed into small blocks or made into an oil. It may also be added to food and eaten.

Cannabis essentially contains the same active ingredients found in marijuana, just in a higher concentration of THC. Sinsemilla, hash, and hash oil are stronger forms of cannabis. These products are concentrates or extracts of THC. It is a dark brown waxy substance that can also be turned into oil

The active substance in cannabis that causes the “high” like marijuana, is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) Similar to marijuana use, marijuana users may experience highs of euphoria, relaxation, and enhanced sensory perception (such as brighter colors) Elevated mood, altered perception of time, and increased appetite may occur For novice users who have not been exposed to high concentrations of THC, the effects can also be unpleasant or cause paranoia or panic.

How is Hashish used?

•  hemp oil
• Wax or robot: a soft and solid shape
• Debris: hard resinous substance

What are the health effects of Hashish use?

Hashish effects on pregnancy

Any medicine can affect the health of the mother during pregnancy

• THC can cross the placenta and pass into breast milk, putting the unborn baby at risk
• Several studies have shown that babies born to mothers who smoked marijuana (THC) during pregnancy were smaller than those born to mothers who did not use marijuana. In general, smaller babies are more likely to have health problems
• Nursing mothers who use marijuana pass THC to their babies through breast milk According to research, mothers who smoke marijuana during the first month of breastfeeding can harm their baby’s motor development
• Due to the possible adverse effects of cannabis on the fetus, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends avoiding its use during pregnancy

Hashish addictive potential

•  irritability
• hard to fall asleep
• loss of appetite
• anxiety
• eager