Hashish: long-term effects on mood and nervous system

Modified on: 19/04/2024

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF TAKING HASHISH? HERE ARE ITS SHORT AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HASH AND CBD HASHISH

Although it is illegal to consume hashish in Switzerland, many people worldwide use the precious resin extracted from marijuana trichomes.

Nowadays, in addition to the traditional hashish (of which there are many varieties), CBD hashish has also become commercially available, a product that contains a very low percentage of THC and a high percentage of CBD.

But what are the effects of taking one type of hash compared to the other?

Are you curious to know more?

If so, read this article, as we will discuss hashish and its effects in more detail in the following paragraphs.

Here’s what they are.

Effects of hashish on the nervous system: here’s why they are more pronounced than those of weed

Hashish is a product made from cannabis and CBD cannabis and is essentially the resin. This most valuable substance contains cannabinoids (such as THC and CBD) and terpenes in large quantities.

The fact that cannabinoids are present in very high doses in the resin means that the effects of taking hashish are much more powerful and noticeable than those obtained from consuming dried cannabis buds.

But what are these effects?

Hashish contains active ingredients that affect the psychophysical functions of the person taking it, but in different ways depending on the person and the amount of hashish consumed.

The effects are very mild for some people, while for others, the results are much more pronounced.

Let us say that the first effects that can be experienced after taking hashish are alterations in spatial-temporal perceptions and mood and the state of attention and physical reactivity.

Let’s take a closer look at the short-term and long-term effects of hashish.

Read also: Difference between hashish and weed: which is stronger?

Hashish and short- and long-term effects

After taking hashish (in this case, we are talking about the product extracted from marijuana with a high THC content), some effects wear off after a few hours, and others persist over time.

To produce long-term effects, of course, you need to consume hashish over a long time: once in a lifetime won’t make any difference.

Let’s see what they are.

Immediately recognisable effects after cannabis consumption typically include:

• increased heart rate;
• a feeling of relaxation (which may eventually become drowsiness);
• a sense of euphoria;
• a feeling of drowsiness;
• a state of euphoria;
• redness of the eyes;
• decreased salivation;
• increased appetite;
• lowering of blood pressure;
• temporary memory loss;
• decrease in pain;
• dizziness and motor instability, etc.

Long-term effects of hashish consumption include damage that can sometimes become very serious and difficult to resolve:

• frequent memory loss;
• mood swings;
• insomnia;
• addiction;
• withdrawal.

We can therefore state that hashish generates ambivalent effects on the nervous system. In particular, concerning the phenomena of habituation and withdrawal, it is essential to pay close attention.

The human brain seems to quickly become accustomed to the intake of substances contained in hashish, to the point of irreversibly changing its functioning.

Therefore, it is essential not to abuse this product to avoid both psychological dependence and the adverse effects of it, such as paranoia, panic attacks, depressive states, and other similar disorders.

Although there are risks involved, the intake of hashish can be controlled. Moreover, in numerous instances, it helps alleviate painful conditions related to certain diseases. It is, therefore, the subject of extensive studies.