How to pass a urine test is pretty straightforward, but I’m constantly amazed by all the false information that’s out there being passed around. But if you’re feeling desperate about finding a way to pass a drug test, I can understand why you might be tempted to go with something that ’sounds good.’ And especially if this is your first time being tested, it can be really hard to tell the good info about how to pass a urine test from the bad.
Sometimes I feel like a preacher or something, I swear. But instead of getting up on a pulpit to rant about fire and brimstone and the wages of sin, I’m on a soapbox trying to get through to people that dilution is the only reliable way to pass a urine test. And instead of fighting Satan, my nemesis is a Mountain of Misinformation.
An Important Fact About Passing a Urine Test With Dilution
What about you? Have you heard about dilution and then just dismissed it as yet another weird theory about how to pass a urine test? Well, before you write it off, think about this: you know those detox drinks you can buy? That’s exactly how they work: DILUTION, plain and simple. Yes, I KNOW they claim to ‘cleanse’ your system, blah, blah, blah. But the harsh scientific reality is that you can’t detoxify your body to get rid of THC in a hurry – all you can do is temporarily detoxify your urine by flushing your kidneys with water. So the only thing detox drinks actually cleanse is your wallet, regardless of their marketing hype.
How Detox Drinks Work
When you read the directions on any commercial detox drink, every single one tells you to drink lots of water before drinking it. The reason why is because those companies know the truth – that dilution is the only way to pass a urine test in a hurry. But a good sales pitch can make common dirt sound like the answer to your prayers, so they have to make you believe that their products contain some secret potion that can miraculously wash THC out of your system. But the reality is that it’s the water you drink that temporarily ‘washes’ the THC out of your kidneys. All a detox drink does is provide you with the supplements you need in order to hide the fact that you’re diluting from the testing lab.
The Pros & Cons of Using a Detox Drink to Pass a Urine Test
Which isn’t to say that detox drinks never work, because they often do. The big problem with them is that they’re just not very reliable. They’re a one-size-fits-all solution for the average person, and because everyone’s metabolism is different, you just have no way of knowing in advance if you’re going to be average enough for them to work for you. In most cases you’re way better off just buying the same ingredients that are in those things and custom-making your own ‘detox drink’ at home. Every single ingredient in those drinks is something you can buy yourself in any health food store or major pharmacy.
Another good reason for making your own detox drink is that it gives you a chance to test yourself before taking your real test. With a commercial detox drink you don’t get a second chance, unless you buy a couple of them at fifty bucks or more a pop. Making your own happens to be a hell of a lot cheaper than buying a commercial drink, but I think for most people that’s not really a big consideration. After all, if you lose your job because you didn’t pass a urine test then it won’t really matter how much money you saved.
There’s information about how to make your own detox drink plastered all over this website, and a good place to start is by reading the tips in this post. But if you’re in a hurry and you just want it all in one place, then you might want to check out my ebook about how to pass a drug test.
But one damn good argument in favor of commercial detox drinks is that they’re just so easy. You drink lots of water and then chug down the bottle right before you go in for your urine test. Period, you’re done. If you pass, you just saved yourself some hassle. Making your own home brew means you have to buy the individual ingredients that will mask your dilution, and then you have to keep track of what you’re taking and how much water you’re drinking. So, some people just may not want to deal with it. I don’t recommend taking a chance on a commercial drink if you have a probation test, or if you absolutely, positively have to keep/get a job. But if failing your test wouldn’t be the end of the world, then I can see where someone might want to just get a commercial detox drink and be done with it. I’m so used to making my own brew now that I don’t have to think about it, but I think for some people it would just be too much of a hassle. I guess it just depends on your desperation level.
Home Remedies That Won’t Help You Pass a Urine Test
One thing I get asked about a lot is Sure-Jell, or Certo (same thing). Of all the home remedies out there about how to pass a drug test I think this is one of the most dangerous, because it actually does appear to work sometimes. But you know what? Whenever I’ve talked to someone that passed with Sure-Jell, every single person has told me that they also diluted. But most of the people I’ve talked to who used Sure-Jell didn’t pass, either because they didn’t dilute at all, or because they diluted too much and the testing lab failed them for it. If you’re thinking about using this method because someone you know passed with it, ask them to tell you exactly what steps they used. I bet you discover the same thing I did.
Another theory about how to pass a urine test that you’ve probably read about is taking huge amounts of niacin – and this one really makes me crazy. Not only is it useless for passing a drug test, you can actually cause permanent damage to your liver if you overdose on it. Which isn’t that hard to do when you’re taking like 100 times or more the recommended daily dose. This one got started years ago from a book written by the late L. Ron Hubbard (the founder of Scientology). The book was about a purification/detoxification program for drug addicts, among other things. I’m not saying niacin isn’t an important vitamin, but Hubbard thought it could basically cure cancer and save the world. But um, last I checked the guy never got any degrees in medicine or nutrition, so his advice is based on his opinion alone, not fact. And then there’s that whole Scientology thing. That’s all I’ll say about that…
And then there are other miracle cures: cranberry juice (diuretic, just makes you pee more), vinegar (changes the PH of your urine), etc. etc. etc. You get the idea. Believe me, I know it’s overwhelming when you see how much wildly different information there is on the net about how to pass a drug test. You’d think it’d be easy to find out, but man, it is not. In the end it comes down to an entirely personal decision, but when it comes to specifically how to pass a urine test, I hope I’ve at least given you some food for thought. I’m not saying there’s not good information out there, but before you choose a method to go with just take everything you read with a grain of salt, verify your sources, and above all, ask lots of questions.
January 2nd, 2010 at 6:55 pm
I haven’t burned in atleast 3 1/2 weeks (before that almost everyday for a few years), but I’ve drank lots of water. It’s Saturday And my test is Monday, I’m taking pre-cleanse pills, and I have a cleansing drink with a 5 hour window for Monday…. Should I be able to pass with no prob??? ( the drink has LOTS of creatine in it, but I’m going to say I have a new intensive workout routine ). :)
January 4th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I am facing 0-6 years on a distributing charge and will be drug tested in about 3 weeks for probation (Hyta), if I quit smoking now and take a detox before the test should I pass? I am a heavy everday smoker and weigh 140 pounds and 5′11.
January 13th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Probation is sometimes supervised dropping so I would just dilute like the guy above says. I also used a flush drink I think it was called “Ultimate Gold” or something, worked well for about 20 bux but also just drink lots of water. The entire 18months I was on probation for the same charge, I just smoked once a week (always the day I had to piss, after of course) then I’d wait a week and piss normally (without diluting) and pass.
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
what up ray
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:45 am
what up ray that was me that said what up
January 4th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
If I use fake pee but had to pee a lil in a cup to fill it up to the top, will it come back dirty in a lab test? Need to know!!
February 15th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
yes
January 6th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
i weight 140 pounds i smoked 18 days ago can i pass a drug test
January 9th, 2010 at 5:20 am
i am not a smoker. i took one hit two weeks ago and maybe a hit two days before that. i have a drug test on monday…will i pass? i am about 125 pounds and have worked out occasionally since smoking.
February 1st, 2010 at 11:02 pm
youll pass easy
February 24th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
ur joking right of course u will i smoked 5-7 times a day for years and quit for not even 2 weeks and passed
March 10th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Wat did u take? I smoked like crazy. Quit 3 weeks ago. Drank Sonnes #7 detoxificant n still testing positive @ home. Need HELP!!!!!
January 10th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Hey guys, I smoke about an eighth to myself yesterday and have about 2 weeks before I have a drug test. I’m a huge guy(6′4″ 200lbs) what are my options.
Thanks.
January 16th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
dude, are you serious? that’s really funny
January 21st, 2010 at 1:20 pm
everything that i have read has said to dilute your urine, and it depends on how fast of a metabolism you have. the problem with diluting is if it’s too diluted and the test shows that it could count as a fail. Also i have heard in some states tampering with your urine is a felony. now how much of this is true i don’t know. Using fake pee is an option but if you are supervised for the drug test that wont work and you also need a way to keep the urine body temperature. the testing facilities will know if you used someone else urine or fake due to the temperature. other than that i dont know what else i can say to try and help. Hope this helps oh yeah and you should have a yellow color to the urine also or that could send a red flag.
January 12th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
ur allowed to write ass its not a bad word (lol)
January 14th, 2010 at 10:17 am
ok look i am on probation to i smoke everyday from the time i wake up to the time i go to bed i have to see my p.o. on the 19…and i know i wont pass the test right now but if you guys drink water all day and have alot of sex or work out you will be clean like me
January 21st, 2010 at 1:22 pm
lol how did your test go did u pass? lol
March 8th, 2010 at 9:35 am
prob fail a std test though lol
January 19th, 2010 at 8:12 am
ok I smoke everyday and I need to pass a drug test next week. I am smoking one right now. Should I stop? or should I just burn one with the person that is testing me and try to talk them into letting me pass?
January 21st, 2010 at 1:24 pm
you cant be serious you should probably stop smoking and if you want to pass start diluting. the person testing u prolly wont let u bribe them with drugs since they are giving u the test. lol
March 8th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
i got a test tomorrow and ijust burn on how will i pass
January 25th, 2010 at 8:28 am
LOL you Funny as shit i wish all you people talkin about yall smoked a wk ago 18 days all you need is to stop three days befor or two and dilute your piss and you should be good
January 25th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Dirty pee 2,
With that kind of attitude, it’s just a matter of time before you fail a piss test. I wish I could be there to see the look on your face… Now THAT would be funny as shit.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:45 pm
2 days of stpping b4 test all u need 4 real
March 15th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
thats the best idea ive heard i now wanna blaze with my p.o
January 22nd, 2010 at 4:51 pm
So, i have a drug test for a job on Monday and my parents have to be present, and i smoked non stop 4 days ago. but havnt smoked since, and rarely smoked before that. What can i do to pass? Is there even a hope i will pass?
January 27th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
dude i dont mean to give up ur hopes but get ur friends piss and fill a condom with it make sure u keep it close to u to keep it warm and bring a thumb tack to poke a hole in it then squeeze it but not that hard it will bust…. ur not gonna pass dude no way in hell
January 27th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
dude so ive been clean for since 1/5/10 ive been drinking to much water i smoked some resin about 3 weeks ago i was used to smoking quarter bags im going to court in 1 week and have to apply for a job im 6′2 230 pounds u think i will pass? please help.
January 27th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
how long will good urine stay good for without breaking down
January 29th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
ive been smoking hash for two years now everyday 2 j’s one in moarning one in night
and suddenly i have a piss and blood test tommorow lol
what are my chances lol
dran 2 liter of milk till now lol and about 5 litters of water
through up 3 times and had some viniger :P
im loosing my mind here lol
February 1st, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I have a drug test 2marro around 6 n I smoke everyday how do I pass
February 12th, 2010 at 9:10 am
I am a ex federal convict who had to test for over 5yrs and and also tested for numerous of other bs so i thought i would pass it on to those who are interested in getting THC out of your body in 5 days cheaply! I learned about it from a guy who does alot of the pharm. studies and it has never let me or any of the people down i have told! It is call Bentonite liquid or ash as well but liquid works and tastes better. It is at Health food stores only (SunHarvest Tx)and not too many people have even heard about it. They have a small or large btl and it costs $14 lg. and take 1 tablespoon on empty stomach 3 times a day and do IT EVERY DAY for 5-7 days with lots of water. Bentonite is used in clay form for railroad ties to absorb water and 1 TABLESPOON absorbs 900 yards of toxin…so you will be clean just dont go over the recommended amount too much cause its like a huge sponge and works too well almost. My wife who was a smoker and on the pill took it for a test and passed but we had our 1st child cuz it even cleansed her of the pill….but my kid is big,beautiful,& smart so it wasn’t so bad!
February 14th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
is that drink called sony 7?
February 16th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Ok, will a hit of ice make you fail a drug test?
I took a hit of ice today and i have a drug test in the morning that i didn’t know a bout,
February 17th, 2010 at 5:56 am
I need to take a DOT random drug test. I smoke about a joint a day, do not drink and like marijuana. I smoke on MY time. Anyone know if Urine Aid or Spike works when added to the sample? All reply’s are appreciated. Thanks
February 17th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
I just took a test for probation and I used sure jell. The bitch said it looked deluted so she sent it to the lab. I’m scared shitless that they will call me with bad news. I know for a fact that sure jell works, but I’m not sure if the lab will pick it up. WTF?
February 28th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Your’e screwed
February 18th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
have never smoked before and i ate a space cake on moday and i have a drug test on friday morning. im drinking water and have been taking cranberry pills, i am about 150 lbs. and 5′4. Will i pass?
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:53 pm
ok im 15, 5′3, 120 lbs, and work out 2 times a week, i smoked a blunt on saturday, today is monday, and im going to have a random test, what the hell do i do, will i pass? help!
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Hey I havnt smoked in almost 6 weeks so if I smoke a L now and wait 2 weeks for a drug test, How will the outcome be?
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:22 pm
O and im 240 LBS
February 22nd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
i am a smoker an i havent smoked for like 37 days an i hit a blunt 2 times can i pass in 6 days?
March 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
yes a joint gets out of your system 2-7 days after smoking if ya don’t just lay around and eat fast food! its proven that if ya just get off ya ass and do something it wont stay in ya system very long at all!!! don’t worry too much i think ya will be fine
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:39 pm
i was a heavy smoker & stopped smoking exactly 2 weeks ago, i go for summary probation tomorrow morning, i weigh 110 & havnt been diluting properly, i need to know if i take cranberry juice & cranberry pills for the rest of today will i pass…PLZ HELP
February 25th, 2010 at 3:43 am
does the bear work better than water ti dilute ???? how many liter would be enough per day ??? i have a test in one week n i have stopped smoking since 4days ago..
February 26th, 2010 at 10:29 am
if i dont smoke for 27 days will i be clean because i passed from 19 to 21 days then i failed after 20 days
February 27th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
hey its saturday tuesday i took two hits off a joint then last week i smoked a roach on wensday how can i pass e-mail me
adhd4you@hotmail.com
February 27th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
im a 130 pounds i went over a month with out smoking and i took two hits off a jay three days ago ive drank a gallon of water today and will tomorrow drink two more gallons if i have a piss test in two to three days will i pass? i reall need to know and would apperciate a speedy response please and thank you?
February 28th, 2010 at 3:01 am
Hey! If all of these people are so worried about passing a drug test then take an at home test. Morons. You’ll never do well on an IQ test, that’s for sure.
March 1st, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Its good to hear about DOT employees that are worried about drug tests…makes me feel safer on the road. LMAO… no its all good. my brother smoked a blunt the night before his test, got shit-faced drunk, shot of vinegar, and passed. idk how, maybe the vinegar helped, but he smokes everyday quite a bit for years. SO IDK!
March 5th, 2010 at 11:22 am
DRINK LOTS OF WATER AND QUIT SMOKING!!!!! But if ya are like me ya still smoke i love the marijuana!!!!!! get some bentonite, green tea, cranberry pills etc. and dilute the shit out of ya self if it goes to the lab ya will fail because of the dillution but if its a stick test than all ya need is good drinking skills. Its not that hard just piss water! I have a drug test at 2;30 and i smoked last night around 10 and mine gets sent to the lab but smoke it all up and drink tons of water just dont get water intoxification! its pretty EASY!!!!
March 7th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
My first time smoking weed was Friday night,(its Sunday now) and the weed wasn’t very strong. I didn’t get very high either. My mom has been telling me for about three weeks now That I’m going to be Drug tested randomly, & that it will be very soon. I am scared out of my mind. I have no cash at all for those little system cleaning things, & If I don’t pass my test, I will fer sure die. & I’m scared to ask my parents to buy Cranberry juice because they may catch on. How long will the weed stay in my system, or what can I do for it to be out of my system faster?
Please help me D:
-Bri.
March 7th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
& Im 15, 155 pounds (yuhhh, im a fat ass 0-0)
March 7th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
hahaa… you have nothing to worry about your clean…
March 7th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
ok… so i smoke a lot of weed like 4 blunts a day.. sometimes more sometimes less.. but i like to get high and workout.. i workout about 8 times a week some days i workout twice (why) cuz i dont have anything else 2 do hahaa.. so i wanna get hired at this job and the doc stands behind you so i cant use no fake piss.. i gotta piss clean.. i started drinking a shit load of water and i’m going to double up on my workouts and cardio.. i am 5″8 160 with 14% body fat. how fast can i clean up???.. cuz i wanna start working..
March 8th, 2010 at 5:08 am
drink lots of water and make sure to piss acouple times before u go in i had to do it a month ago for the 1st time n i was nervous as hell but idid pass ismoked heavy but stop at least 2 days before your piss test do not drink too much or u will drown yourself internally i have a piss test today and im using the same method hopefully i pass again but if it works again then im sticking to it……fuck the money waste shit just drink water to dilute your system water is natural and so is bud so i wud say leave tha chemical stuff out and just use wht the man upstairs gave you ihope this truly does help someone out there wish me luck
March 8th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
i smoked sunday and have a drug test friday i only smoked like 4 hit and got high and befor that i smoked like 2 weeks ago twice, ifi use shure gell and drink alot of water and use vitam b so my pee dosent look to diluted. do you think i will pass and got any tips?
March 8th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
I smoked Thursday, Friday, and Saturday… I called back a employer on Sunday and they set up an interview the next day, I didn’t think they would ask for a drug test the same day and they did. I have 24 hours to take it and I plan on going tomorrow, Tuesday.. I have been drinking a lot of water and taking B12 and B6 to keep my pee yellow. I’m 5′6 and 110 pounds…will I pass or should I just try to sneak in my friends pee?
Please help
March 8th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
im scared shitless gotta pass this test just gonna drink water and hope for the best..
March 8th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
i smoked last night i just took one hit and i have a drug test in like 2 weeks i am like 6ft and 160 do you think ill pass?
thanks
March 10th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Hey i took a couple hits of chronic 13 days ago and have a drug test for my new job in 2 days. i rarely ever smoke and i have been drinking a lot of water and work out a good amount. Will i be good? please respond
March 11th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I am 5′10 and weigh about 165. i have smoked maybe 4-5 times in my life, and smoked chronic about 13 days ago. I have a urine test in 2 days, and have been drinking a lot of water, working out a lot, and sat in a sauna a couple times. do i need to detox or dilute, or will i pass?
March 12th, 2010 at 12:35 am
Ive got a drug test tomorrow. I’ve got both synthetic sample and urine from a clean friend. Which is best to use synthetic or donor? This is for a pre employment drug screen at a hospital. I’m not real sure how to get around it. I also got my friends urine at 9:00pm and my test is at 1:30pm tomorrow, would the donor urine still be OK..
All advice is welcome.. Please advise.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I followed the exact same method as cameron and it worked for me too!
Saved my @$$!