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About 350,000 Oklahomans have an active medical marijuana license. That's about half the population of Oklahoma City. The substance is still illegal under federal law, but marijuana is legal in ...
The 4/20 holiday is this weekend, and if you choose to celebrate, please do so safely. But also, be wary of coming drug tests. How long does marijuana stay in the system?
A marijuana high lasts only a few hours, but traces of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, remain in the body for much longer than that.
THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis, may only be detectable in saliva and oral fluid for 2–24 hours in most cases. [8] [9] The main metabolite excreted in the urine is 11-Nor-9-carboxy-THC, also known as THC-COOH. Most cannabis drug tests yield a positive result when the concentration of THC-COOH in urine exceeds 50 ng/mL. [10]
While marijuana has been decriminalized throughout many states in the US, it remains a Schedule I drug as of October 2024. However, on January 12, 2024, the FDA announced its recommendation that marijuana be moved to a Schedule III drug, which is a much less strictly-regulated category and would acknowledge its potential for medical use. [67]
The THC molecule, and related compounds, are usually detectable in drug tests from 3 days up to 10 days. [citation needed] Long-term users can produce positive tests for two to three months after ceasing cannabis use (see drug test). [17]
Because marijuana stays in your system long past the window of cognitive impairment, the potential for false arrests is an increasing concern in states where cannabis is legal.
THC (found in marijuana) may only be detectable in saliva/oral fluid for 2 to 24 hours in most cases, though in rare cases has been detected up to 28 days after consumption. [15] Cocaine: 2 to 5 days (with exceptions for heavy users who can test positive up to 4/6 weeks, and individuals with certain kidney disorders) up to 90 days