Cannabinoids

Hashish (Cannabis Resin)

Street names: Hash, Charas, Charras, Pollen, Kief, Shish

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⚡What it does

Concentrated cannabis: heavier, more sedating high than flower; the traditional form across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia

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)

Also known asHash, Charas, Charras, Pollen, Kief, Shish

CategoryCannabinoids

Schedule / classFollows cannabis law; illegal most of Africa/Asia/Middle East where it's most consumed

AppearanceDark brown/black resin blocks (Afghan/Moroccan), soft 'pollen' powder; smoked, eaten, or in tea

Street price$5–$15/g traditional markets; $15–$40/g Europe

Legal statusIllegal where cannabis is illegal — most of Africa/Asia; tolerated in parts of traditional-use regions

Last updated2026-09-18

Sources: UNODC, EMCDDA, NIDA

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
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
Dabs / Shatter / Wax (THC Concentrates)	Follows cannabis law; concentrates felony in some prohibition states	TOLERANCE EXPLOSION — daily dabbing requires gram-level tolerance in months; Psychosis risk at 90% THC — documented in heavy concentrate users	$20–$60/g dispensary

Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

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.

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