National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (NCAC I) Practice Exam

How is hashish produced?

1. By fermenting cannabis leaves

2. By extracting oils from cannabis flowers

3. By passing female cannabis flowers through sieves to collect sticky resin

4. By drying and grinding cannabis plants

The correct answer is: By passing female cannabis flowers through sieves to collect sticky resin

Hashish is produced primarily by collecting the sticky resin from the female cannabis flowers. This resin, rich in cannabinoids, is what gives hashish its potent effects. The traditional method of producing hashish involves using screens or sieves to separate this resin from the plant material. The process may also involve gently agitating the dried cannabis flowers, allowing the trichomes (the tiny glandular structures that produce resin) to fall off. Therefore, the correct answer emphasizes the focus on the resin extraction process, specifically the collection of the resin that adheres to the flowers, which is essential for creating high-quality hashish. This method has been a long-standing practice in various cultures where cannabis is cultivated, highlighting the importance of the female flowers in the cannabis plant for hash production.