From your favorite health and beauty bloggers to the people around, seems like almost everybody are using CBD nowadays. It's a natural compound found in the Cannabis plant that does not make you high but helps with a variety of health conditions, such as pains, anxiety, sleep disorder, and many others.
But what about drug testing? How long is CBD detectable in urine? And may this chemical become a reason for a failed test? Let's figure out!
CBD Action & Effects
Your body has a collection of specific neurotransmitters and receptors that form the endocannabinoid system (ECS). This system is responsible for maintaining your inner balance in everything concerning mood, hunger, and pain.
Except for natural reasons, this system may be affected by chemical cannabinoids like THC (the psychoactive substance found in the cannabis that makes you high) and CBD, that is absolutely non-psychoactive.
Here are the main effects CBD has:
- Pain relief,
- Anxiety & depression reduction,
- Sleep improvement,
- Acne reduction,
- Relieving seizures,
- Weight loss,
- and some others.
These effects make CBD very popular. But still, it is a chemical found in the cannabis plant. Are CBD users in risk for failing drug tests, the same as hemp ad marijuana users or not?
CBD and Drug Tests
Most of the drug tests used in the US are aimed to detect THC, the psychoactive compound — and they don't consider CBD a drug.
So, if you use 100% THC-free CBD, you are safe and may successfully pass the test.
But there are some situations when a test may be positive when you use CBD:
- If you consume full-spectrum CBD even with the smallest traces of THC.
- If you buy low-quality CBD products created with technology violations.
So, it's highly recommended to use only high-quality CBD-isolated products sold by reputable companies.
If you have any doubts, it's better to stop using CBD in advance before drug testing.
How Long is CBD Detectable in Urine?
Typically, CBD stays in your body from 3 to 15 days. The major influential factors that determine how long is CBD detectable in urine include:
- Dosage
- Frequency
- Method of using
- Bodyweight & lifestyle
- Personal biochemistry
- Other medications consumed
So, in order to eliminate risks, it is recommended to stop consumption 30 days before the test and renew after.
How to Prepare for a Drug Test?
If you are preparing for a drug test, here are some useful tips:
- Drink a lot of water. It helps your body clear faster.
- Modify your diet. It is proven by many research that low-fat foods, fruits, and vegetables are good to burn fat in your body — and fat is where THC is stored.
- Practice sport to burn even more fat.
Conclusion
Drug tests that are carried out routinely are not known to screen CBD. However, they are typically used for testing the presence of THC or the metabolites. The one who orders the drug test should request to add CBD to be a major compound that is screened for in the given test. However, its occurrence is not usual — especially in the states wherein CBD is completely legal.
In a typical drug test carried out routinely, it is not expected for CBD to reveal. Still, it is vital to note that the CBD & cannabinoid industry is yet not fully regulated in most USA states out there. Moreover, it is also increasingly difficult to analyze what you are going through when you buy any CBD product.
That's why it is important to consume high-quality CBD from a reputable vendor to eliminate the risk of THC consumption. Also, it is recommended to prepare for a test in advance (for about a month).