Hashish is a drug derived from the CANNABIS plant. It is made from the resin of the female CANNABIS plant and is usually smoked or eaten. It is an OPIATE, meaning it is a narcotic drug derived from opium, and is also known as hash. HEMP is a variety of the CANNABIS plant that is grown for industrial purposes, such as for making rope and paper. It contains very low levels of THC, the psychoactive compound found in marijuana, and is not used for recreational purposes.