SHORT TERM EFFECTS AND RISKS
When this drug is taken, several immediate side effects occur:
Note: smoking hashish will present more immediate and quick side effects, while ingesting it will produce lengthier ones.
- memory or learning issues
- perception issues, i.e. distorted sight, sound, time, and touch
- bad coordination
- fatigue, paranoia, anxiety, panic
- increased heart rate
Note: smoking hashish will present more immediate and quick side effects, while ingesting it will produce lengthier ones.
LONG TERM EFFECTS AND RISKS
Over time, using hashish will take a severe toll on one's body. Some of the long term side effects include:
- THC detection in urine
- cancer
- increased lung diseases and infections
- drug tolerance
- this state can be reached when the body begins to endure more and more of the drug. When this occurs, more of the drug will need to be taken to reach the desired effects.
PENALTIES IN TENNESSEE
The penalty for simple possession of Hashish or any Cannabis product is up to 1 year in jail or $2500, as it is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.
ADDICTIVE QUALITIES
Hashish can be highly psychologically addictive. This means that one can become addicted to the way it makes them feel, i.e. stress-free.
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
If one is addicted to hashish and stops taking it, several symptoms can present themselves:
- sleeplessness
- no appetite
- sweating
- shaking
- stomach issues
- hyperactivity