Hashish

Hashish is a cannabinoid, like marijuana. It consists of the THC-rich resinous material of the cannabis plant, which is collected, dried, and then compressed into a variety of forms, such as balls, cakes, or cookie-like sheets. The Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan/Afghanistan are the main sources of hashish. The THC content of hashish that reached the United States, where demand is limited, averaged 6 percent in the 1990s.

Pieces are then broken off, placed in pipes and smoked. It can also be crumbled and mixed with tobacco to smoke in a joint.

Also known as: Hash 

USA Federal classification - Schedule I

Great Britain - Class B

Source: http://www.drugfreeamerica.org (National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA))

Last updated: 27 August 2004