Cannabinoids
Hashish (Cannabis Resin)
Street names: Hash, Charas, Charras, Pollen, Kief, Shish
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Concentrated cannabis: heavier, more sedating high than flower; the traditional form across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia
⚠Key risks
- 2–5× flower potency by weight — easier to overconsume, especially in edibles/tea
- Same dependence/psychosis risk profile as high-THC cannabis
- Harsh adulterants in street soap-bar hash (historically: henna, boot polish, plastic, benzene residues in smuggled blocks)
- Severe penalties in the very regions where it's traditional (death in some Gulf/Southeast Asia cases)
✚Overdose signs
- Severe anxiety, paranoia
- Vomiting (cannabinoid hyperemesis)
- Fainting
Category comparison — Cannabinoids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hashish (Cannabis Resin) | Follows cannabis law; illegal most of Africa/Asia/Middle East where it's most consumed | 2–5× flower potency by weight — easier to overconsume, especially in edibles/tea; Same dependence/psychosis risk profile as high-THC cannabis | $5–$15/g traditional markets |
| 4F-ADB | Schedule I | Associated with 'Spice zombies' — catatonia, seizures; Unpredictable potency sprayed unevenly | ~$5–$20 per gram of 'herbal blend' |
| 5F-ADB / 5F-ADBICA | Schedule I | Multiple deaths linked to 5F-ADB (the compound behind early 'zombie spice' outbreaks); Seizures, kidney injury | ~$5–$20 per gram of blend |
| JWH-250 | Schedule I | First-generation spice compound; contaminated batches caused outbreaks; Anxiety, tachycardia | ~$5–$15 per gram of blend |
| NM-2201 (CBL-2201) | Analogue prosecutions | Little human data; Severe anxiety, seizures reported | ~$5–$20 per gram of blend |
| Cannabis (Weed) | Schedule I | Anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia — especially high-THC strains and concentrates; Impaired memory, coordination and driving ability for hours | ~$10–$20 per gram flower |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Hashish (Cannabis Resin) look like?
Dark brown/black resin blocks (Afghan/Moroccan), soft 'pollen' powder; smoked, eaten, or in tea
What are the signs of a Hashish (Cannabis Resin) overdose?
Severe anxiety, paranoia; Vomiting (cannabinoid hyperemesis); Fainting Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
2–5× flower potency by weight — easier to overconsume, especially in edibles/tea Dependence can develop with regular use.