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How long Marijuana will show in a drug test

Marijuana is an oil-based drug that will make it more detectable since is not water-soluble and will allocate in the fat cells of the body.  It is hard to tell how long marijuana will manifest in drug testing because the time to detect its presence depends on many factors. These include what kind and how sensitive the type of test that is being done. How frequent is the person using the substance, what is its dosage, when was the last time he used the substance as well as the user’s genetic make-up, his state of metabolism, weight or obesity, his digestive along with his excretory systems plus other factors. Urine Drug Test The most common method of drug testing is through a urine test.   This can be an effective drug test to check for the presence of marijuana in a person’s body through his urine. While the psychoactive component or THC, the delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol found in marijuana cannot be detected through a urine test, it can detect the presence of the non-p...

How Long Does Marijuana Stay in Your System?

Determining how long marijuana stays in the system depends on a number of variables, unique to every individual and different drug testing techniques. Are you a regular user or is marijuana use something that you engage with just on special occasions? Are you fit or do you carry extra weight? Is the test performed using your urine, saliva, blood, or hair? Whether you are wondering how long THC will stay in your system because you have a drug test coming up, want to educate your patients or clients, or are just curious, read on to learn more. THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical in marijuana that drug tests measure, will vary in length of detection depending on the amount that is smoked, how often it is smoked, and the genetic makeup of the person. The only way to really know how long THC will be detectable in your body is to set up your own test. Marijuana is fat soluble meaning it is stored in the fat cells of the body. When smoked, THC enters the bloodstream within minutes....