{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/drug-testing/2","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_7074-markdown","title":"Love your Sweet ReLeaf !","slug":"love-your-sweet-releaf","content":"\"I recommend it to massage clients with chronic pain issues -however a couple of them felt certain that they were \"stoned\"  after using  topicals.  I thought it was impossible for THC to affect you that way from topical applications?  Also need to know if after using the cream for someone to test positive on a drug test (for my nurse clients!)\"\n_____________________\nI am not from Sweet ReLeaf but I did interview the founder Didi, who took the time to answer a question very similar to this in a video answer. From what I understand, you will not get high and i have never experienced this nor have I ever read that this is possible.\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/answers/583bac0cf47598000c0223c8/will-i-get-high-if-i-use-a-topical\n\nI am not a doctor and this represents my opinion only. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6996-markdown","title":"I use Mrs. Excellence balm, sometimes the tincture. Question is If I do drug test for work will that show?","slug":"i-use-mrs-excellence-balm-sometimes-the-tincture-question-is-if-i-do-drug-test-for-work-will-that-show","content":"\n_____________________\nTopicals generally do not present a risk of testing positive for THC in a urine test. The tinctures, however, do introduce THC into your bloodstream and will cause you to show up positive for THC depending on how much you are using and the frequency of use. \n\nIf you want to be sure about your own body, I always recommend using an at home drug test to check on things.\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6879-markdown","title":"What are my rights as an employee after Proposition 64 passes?","slug":"what-are-my-rights-as-an-employee-after-proposition-64-passes","content":"\"Will I have protection from termination if my employer drug tests? \"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6862-markdown","title":"Hello I hope someone can answer a question for me. ","slug":"hello-i-hope-someone-can-answer-a-question-for-me","content":"\"I recently got diagnosed with cancer I work at a Indian Gaming Casino and they go by federal laws and do urine drug tests. I was wondering if I go to my cancer doctor and ask him to subscribe me Marinol the pill format of marijuana and it contains THC will it be ok for my job employment to not fire me. Since if its in a pill format it is both state and FDA approved. Please give me some opinions. I would like to keep my job and have the benefits of medical cannabis.\"\n_____________________\nI think that this is very hard to answer without conferring with your employer. As far as I am aware, there is no protection under California law from employers firing employees after drug testing, regardless of the doctors recommendation, or form of medication (pill or other).\n\nSince you work on an Indian Casino, I am assuming they don't follow California law, and instead have their own policy on that matter. One would assume that since they are doing drug testing, their policy would not allow THC. \n\nMy suggestion is to ask them for clarification of their policy before taking any form of THC medication. Perhaps if you discuss your intent to use Marinol, they may make an exception for you or change their blanket policy against THC (assuming there is one). \n\nIf you are worried about jeopardizing your employment by asking, perhaps have a non related party ask on your behalf, saying they know an employee who has this issue, but wants to remain anonymous. \n\nI hope this helps. Good luck with your treatment.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6619-markdown","title":"How long does an edible take to clear your system, in case of a drug test for employment?","slug":"how-long-does-an-edible-take-to-clear-your-system-in-case-of-a-drug-test-for-employment","content":"\n_____________________\nMarijuana will stay in your system the longest of any intoxicant that can be tested, and will require the longest period of detoxification. Many products exist on the market that claim to wipe urine clean of the detection, I would be weary of the results as it depends greatly on the time between consumption and the test taking place. Everyone's metabolism is different, and level of overall health and ability to clear the body of any and all toxins will depend on one's liver function and level of exercise (which keeps these systems functioning optimally). Some studies estimate that a typical, frequent marijuana user will have evidence of it in his or her system for about three weeks. So, erring on the extreme side of caution, it’s probably best to refrain from smoking pot three months prior to testing to be completely certain.\n\nmari\n_____________________\nThis would depend on your metabolism and would likely be similar to inhaled cannabis.  If you are a regular user THC can be detected in the hair follicles for months after last use.\n\nlonnette","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11121-markdown","title":"How to pass a drug test?","slug":"how-to-pass-a-drug-test","content":"\"Is there anyway to pass a drug test? My job is drug testing me. I am a patient, but I'm scared that due to failure, they'll take my job. Is there any way around this situation?\"\n_____________________\nThe most common drug test for cannabis is a urine test. The test is quite easy and all that is required is a sample of urine by the subject for the test to be carried out. The sample is first taken to the laboratory then screened under a threshold sensitivity level. If the targeted metabolites (THC-COOH) of the test are found to be below the national standard of 50 ng/mL, then the sample is marked negative and you pass the test! However, if it's higher than 50 ng/mL, then the sample is tested a second time for confirmation.\n\nThe second test is conducted with the use of more advanced equipment. Typically, a Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) is used. This test is analyzed under a threshold of 15 ng/ml, which makes the result very accurate. If the sample is higher than this, then \"Test Positive for Marijuana\" is reported.\n\n \nHow long is THC detectable in urine? If you are a chronic marijuana user, THC can be detected in your system using a urine test for up to 12 weeks depending on the quantity as well as frequency of use. If you just used marijuana once and stopped, the odds of passing a test within the first week are decent but you can still test positive for up to 30 days.\n\nUnder recent court rulings, a employer can require that all employees test drug free even if you have medical cannabis recommendation. If you test positive you can be fired. I cannot advise you how to pass a drug screen if you are using medicinal cannabis on a daily basis.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10892-markdown","title":"How long does it take THC to leave your body?","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-thc-to-leave-your-body","content":"\"I am a recent college graduate and am about to start my new job on the 20th. I have not smoked for a few weeks, but want to ensure that I can pass a drug test in time.\"\n_____________________\nThere are many variables that determine when THC leaves your body: for Marijuana for a Single Use, it can be out of the saliva  in 24 hours and blood 6 to 24 hours .  In a regular user, it can be much longer: up to 24hours in saliva and 7 days in blood tests.\nFor urine testing, it is too difficult to speculate in general, and depends on a person's body fat, etc.\n\ndrraisen","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10878-markdown","title":"Will a marijuana topical cream show up on a drug test?","slug":"will-a-marijuana-topical-cream-show-up-on-a-drug-test","content":"\"I want to use cannabis topicals for pain relief, but by job requires me to have random drug testing, and I don't want to get in trouble with this. Is there a safe way to use a topical cannabis creams without it getting in your blood stream?\"\n_____________________\nMost drug tests look for evidence of THC metabolites, and are not designed to check for CBD. \nYou may want to look here for more information....\nhttp://norml.org/marijuana/drug-testing/item/the-abcs-of-marijuana-and-drug-testing#THCCOOH\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nTopical's claim that they do not get absorbed into your bloodstream, however, it should be noted that Transdermal products do penetrate the skin and are absorbed into the body. \n\nBartSmart\n_____________________\nMost drug tests are designed to detect metabolites (break-down products) of THC. Currently CBD is not something that drug tests are looking for. However, this could change. As more people are benefiting from using CBD, the big business interests and government oversight that control what plants and substances we choose to put into our body may decide that CBD usage should be controlled.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nHi there! According to Foria's website - \"Foria contains cannabis and should be treated as other cannabis products in regards to drug testing.\"\n\nSource: http://foriapleasure.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions#PleasureFAQ\n\nmelissa\n_____________________\nMc Caregivers Santa fe springs\nAsk for Nternal full spectrum blend to help with no psychoactive effect start two pumps in food every morning.\n\nhomeostasis\n_____________________\nMost likely not. Manufacturers claim that topical application does not result in THC appearing in urine screens. If you use a patch that prevents the salve from evaporating and forcing more into your system, it may appear in a urine screen.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nHi there! There are many variations of drug tests, so I am afraid we cannot say for certain whether you will pass or fail. However, please check out our article that provides more information about how long cannabis will stay in your system: \n\nVeronicaB\n_____________________\nThere are several products called \"Sweet Relief\". One is made by Strictly Topical is made with THCV and is a cream that is applied to the skin. It contains organic coconut oil infused with 100% pure THCV rich kief (the powerhouse crystals of cannabis), Shea butter, sweet almond oil and select essential oils.\n\nMost topical creams/ointments do not become systemically absorbed and therefor do not show up in drug screens.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nWe all know that exceptions to the rule can and sometimes do happen so please keep this caution in mind. Generally speaking cannabis delivered topically does not get into the bloodstream sufficiently to cause psychoactive side effects or trigger a positive drug test. In fact, we tested Sweet Releaf on two mom's who had not used cannabis at all & their tests were negative. So that's been our rule of thumb on this question.\n\ndidi\n_____________________\nThe THC level in topical products tends to be far lower than that in smokable or edible products. Add that to the fact that applying a topical to the skin only allows it to break the skin/muscular barrier, but not enter into the blood stream. I have not seen any reported cases of positive drug tests from topical applications and the research supports this.\n\nHowever, depending where you live, there might also be transdermal patches on the market. These work similarly to nicotine patches and do contain components that allow the THC to break into the bloodstream and will cause intoxication and a positive drug test.\n\ndrpinto\n_____________________\nThis is a very common question. SweetReleaf a topicals company recently posted this article in our blog\n\nTechnically, the answer to your question is no. As the THC should not enter your bloodstream then it should not be detectable in a blood test. \n\nI am not a doctor and this represents my opinion only. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nHere's an excerpt from the video (posted above) about cannabis drug testing and topicals. It features Chief Medical Officer Perry Solomon, MD and co-founder Pamela Hadfield.\n  \nP. Hadfield: So Perry, for a variety of reasons, people are often very concerned about cannabis drug testing. If I use a cannabis topical, am I going to test positive on a drug test?\n\nDr. Perry Solomon: Well, it's interesting. A lot of jobs are requiring drug tests—urine tests essentially, which test for THC—as a part of your job application or randomly in your employment. And so people using a cannabis topical should have a concern about that because there's several ways to use a topical. You can use a topical as a cream to just rub it on the joint for something like that, and it's been shown that it really doesn't absorb that much or if at all into the body to be able to be seen in a drug test urine-wise. However, if you use it as a patch, which essentially would be a plastic covering on it, so the product itself can't get evaporated and come out this way, more of it does get absorbed. And it has been shown that that can show up as THC if that's what's in your cream in a drug test.\n\nPH: So what you're saying is, if I rub a topical cream on say my knee, it's going to evaporate into the air somewhat, but a transdermal patch, which is often put on an area where there's veins, that will be absorbed into the bloodstream.\n\nPlay the video to learn more about cannabis drug testing and topicals.\n\nlyp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10767-markdown","title":"What can I do to protect my job and my family from a random drug test?","slug":"what-can-i-do-to-protect-my-job-and-my-family-from-a-random-drug-test","content":"\"I have been conflicted about renewing as most employers do not accept the 215 or medical cannabis. What can I do to protect my job and my family from a random drug test?\"\n_____________________\nIf your employer conducts truly random drug screens, there is really nothing you can do. Cannabis can be detected by drug screens several weeks or even a month following discontinuation, depending on your percentage of body fat and activity level. \n\nSome employers are starting to accept medical marijuana use under the supervision of a physician, although this is not common as of yet. I would suggest you review any contract you have with your organization and any corporate policies available. If your company lumps cannabis in with drugs of abuse and randomly screens for it, you should stop taking it.\n\nMost employers don't conduct truly random drug screens, as it is costly and inconvenient for employees. In that case, they usually only test employees based on suspicion due to inappropriate work habits, behaviors, or talk. Not using medical cannabis before or during work and using absolute discretion for taking medical marijuana is advised. \n\nDepending on your indication(s) for using cannabis, topical cannabis in the form of salves may be an alternative for you. Little to no topical cannabis enters the blood stream but still has local muscle relaxant effects, anti-inflammatory properties, and analgesic effects.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10762-markdown","title":"Employment and cannabis","slug":"employment-and-cannabis","content":"\"I am nervous about any possible drug testing while employed at a hospital. There are few side effects lasting over 8 hours unlike antidepressants and narcotics. Should I avoid THC to ensure clean urine at all times? What can I do to protect myself besides staying away from cannabis?\"\n_____________________\nIt is legal for your employer to do testing in the workplace. If there is randomized drug testing then yes you should avoid THC if you would like to keep your job. THC is broken down by your liver and becomes THC-COOH. Most drug tests are testing for this. How long it takes for this to disappear from your system is dependent on your metabolism and how frequently you use cannabis. For infrequent consumers it may take as little as 3 days to disappear, a moderate to frequent user as much as 30 days and a heavy user it could be a few months. \n\nThere are many claims of how to flush you system online. It's possible you can use CBD products but again this depends on what your hospital tests for. I'm not sure what you can do to protect yourself other than to not consume THC or get a different job if you want to continue consuming with piece of mind.\n\n\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10718-markdown","title":"How long does marijuana stay in your system?","slug":"how-long-does-marijuana-stay-in-your-system","content":"\"I have accepted a new job that involves drug testing prior to starting. I smoked a joint this past weekend and my test is scheduled on Friday. Is a week long enough for it to clear out of my system?\"\n_____________________\nThis really depends. Urine testing is the most common way of detecting THC in your system but how long it remains in your system in a detectable way varies.\n\nEach person metabolizes THC at a different rate. THC is broken down into a chemical known as THC-COOH. This happens after the liver breaks down THC. The rate of break down varies the results as well as how much you may ingest. For instance someone who smokes or takes THC in any form on a regular basis, say every day or several times a week may test positive up to 10 days after smoking. A person that has smoked once may only test positive 1-3 days afterwards.\n\nThat said, a person that smokes a lot and frequently may still test positive after 10 days. In many cases, this type of consumer may event test positive 3-4 weeks later!\n\nHope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nAny cannabis product with THC can potentially set off a urine drug test.  CBD however is different, and if you are using CBD by itself it should not set off a drug test unless there are small amounts of THC in the product.\n\ndrbultman\n_____________________\nMay I suggest a cleanse?  Try drinking up to a gallon / day in the days leading before your drug test.  there's also evidence that exercise and taking B-complex vitamins might help.  Finally, if you have further doubts, purchase a  urine drug test from the pharmacy and test yourself. I hope this helps!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10709-markdown","title":"Can I get effectively self drug test","slug":"can-i-get-effectively-self-drug-test","content":"\"I may need to pass a drug test for cannabis, despite having a California medical card, and managed ulcerative colitis.   I have tried test strips available from online vendors (e.g. Amazon), but I am not confident in the results.  Can I contract for a drug test with a lab in the Bay Area?\"\n_____________________\nYou can buy a drug test kit at any Walgreens drug store but the sensitivity and specificity of the test cannot be guaranteed. It you are involved in an incident at work involving public safety or property damage and testing is mandated you will undergo industrial drug testing that is highly sensitive and specific given the civil litigation impacts of false test results in such a setting. Hair samples can be tested that will yield positive results when blood and urine tests are questionable. If you are employed in a setting that mandates drug testing, I encourage you to consider use of transdermal topicals for pain as there are no documented case reports of positive blood tests in people who use cannabis infused transdermal body balms, lotions and massage oils in the standard concentrations present in dispensary grade products.\n\ndrsumchai","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":2,"currentPage":2,"id":5216,"name":"Drug Testing","slug":"drug-testing","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}