The length of time that weed stays in your system is different for everyone, but there’s one thing you can count on – after every other drug is long gone, traces of marijuana use will still be lingering in your urine.

Ever wondered why that is? Here’s some information that you might find interesting. It may not directly help you pass a urine drug test that’s right around the corner, but hey – a little knowledge never hurts.

Mother Nature Backfires On Pot Smokers

You’ve probably already read lots of references to the fact that THC is ‘fat soluble.’ That’s true, and it just means that it’s most easily dissolved in fat.

So on the flip side, something that is water soluble is most easily dissolved in water, right? The average human adult body contains a little over 50% water, so water soluble drugs (like cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, etc.) get dissolved fairly quickly. There’s plenty of water being circulated through your body at all times, so after being dissolved, these drugs are excreted in your urine in no time.

But with the humble weed, it’s a completely different story. Unfortunately, being fat soluble means that its journey through your body has to take a much longer and more circuitous route before it finally gets excreted in your urine…

Marijuana Waste By-Products Are Big, Fat and Slow

The human body is a pretty amazing organism, really. To keep you healthy, it will always find the quickest way possible to eliminate waste from your system. But ‘quick’ is a relative term that doesn’t necessarily mean speedy…

The fastest way for your body to eliminate fat-soluble THC by-products from your system, is to first distribute them throughout your fat cells. This includes the fat layers which surround your internal organs. We all have fat layers surrounding our internal organs, or else we would die. So if you happen to be a really skinny pot smoker who thinks there’s no place for metabolites to hide, think again.

So, once THC metabolites are deposited inside your fat cells, those fat cells immediately go to work dissolving the metabolites down into particles that are small enough to enter your bloodstream. And since one of the main functions of the kidneys is to filter waste products from your blood, that’s where the metabolites end up next. And, of course, from the kidneys it’s only a short trip into your urine, via the bladder.

There’s A THC Traffic Jam Goin’ On Inside Your Fat Cells

This whole dissolving process is something that takes time, unfortunately. So if you get high pretty regularly, a kind of ‘backlog’ develops inside your fat cells. And as long as you continue smoking marijuana with any kind of regularity, your fat cells will always contain some level of THC metabolites.

But wait! It gets worse… if you smoke a particularly high quality of bud, then your fat cells will contain an even higher concentration of THC metabolites. Sucks, ‘eh?

This backlog of THC metabolites in your fat cells is why it can take a long time for you to get clean, even if you quit smoking cold turkey. If you’re a light smoker then there won’t be much of a backlog, and the time it takes for you to get clean will be shorter. But if you’ve got a big backlog of THC metabolites built up in your fat cells, then it can sometimes take a surprisingly long time.

Marijuana Detox Products: Can You Say “Big Fat Liars?”

The backlog of metabolites inside your fat cells also means that manufacturers of so-called marijuana detox products are just plain lying to you. Although it’s certainly possible to temporarily make it appear as if your urine is THC-free, it’s impossible to permanently detox your system in a hurry.

Because whatever you do, it won’t prevent new THC metabolites from being constantly released into your bloodstream. When you wake up each morning there will be a new supply of metabolites that have been filtered out of your bloodstream by your kidneys during the night, just waiting to be flushed out via your urine.

So the only way to actually get ‘clean’ is to quit cold turkey, and then wait it out while your fat cells release fewer and fewer THC metabolites into your bloodstream over some period of time, until they’re finally all gone…

You could use the most expensive detox product on the market, or you could drink a gallon of water every day for a week, and it wouldn’t matter.Those things don’t have any effect at all on the rate at which your fat cells release metabolites into your bloodstream, and how your kidneys filter those metabolites out of your blood.

So, any product that claims to ‘cleanse’ THC from your system is just a big joke. Anyone who could figure out how to scientifically control your nervous system all the way down to the cellular level like that would be a friggin’ genius, and would probably be off curing cancer instead of selling bogus detox kits…

I’m Not Naming Names, But You Figure It Out…

The ABSOLUTE WORST detox products are the herbal kits. There’s a particularly popular one (whose name I won’t mention in case they try to sue me or something) that in my opinion is just plain stealing people’s money. They charge $250 for a 30-day herbal detox kit, and of course you’re supposed to stop getting high during that 30-days.

Well guess what? The majority of pot smokers would be clean anyway after quitting completely for 30-days, even if they don’t do anything – no herbal supplements, no drinking extra water, nothing. So you may as well flush that $250 down the toilet, because it amounts to about the same thing.

So What’s The Bottom Line?

The information above, about how THC metabolites end up in your urine, is a description of how your body metabolizes the waste products left in your body after you smoke pot. And if you’ve done any reading at all before this, you’ve no doubt heard many times that your metabolism affects how long marijuana stays in your system.

Unfortunately, your body’s metabolism isn’t something that can be changed in a hurry. It can only be changed over time (usually months), by things like exercise, nutrition, and even your sleep habits. But even if you dedicated yourself to doing whatever it takes to change your metabolism for the better, your genetics still play a big role in determining how fast or how slow your metabolism is. And your genetics are something that you can’t change.

The bottom line is, even if you do everything right, your body may still metabolize THC waste products more slowly than someone else who has the exact same body fat percentage, smoking habits, etc. That’s exactly why it’s impossible to predict how long it will take for someone to get clean naturally — we’re all just too different, plain and simple.

You DON’T Need To Be Clean To Pass A Urine Drug Test

I would never discourage someone from trying to get healthier by improving their metabolism. But the reality is, if you’ve been smoking weed pretty regularly and you’ve got a urine test coming up soon, then you need to get real.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, DILUTION is the only way you’re going to pass a urine test for marijuana. Go ahead and take useless crap like Certo and niacin if it makes you feel better, but just make sure you start drinking plenty of fluids a few hours before your test.

You might not have time to get control over your metabolism, but you CAN pass a drug test anyway if you’re smart about it.

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Anxiety about passing a drug test is an unpleasant reality for pot smokers. When you first hear you’re going to be drug tested, most people start looking for information about how long weed stays in your system.

But the answer to that can be dramatically different from person to person, which is why you can’t absolutely trust anything you find on the Internet. But here are some facts about passing a drug test that will help give you a general idea.

Detection Times For Passing A Urine Drug Test

There’s a lot of bad information on the Internet about how long THC metabolites can be detected in urine. The problem is that once something gets posted on the Internet it’s there forever, even if it’s really outdated by now.

Several years ago, it was thought that THC was detected in urine for as long as 90 days. Companies who sell detox products would still like you to believe that, because it means you’re more likely to buy one of their products. But the fact is, for most people it’s actually much less than that, usually more like 4-6 weeks for people who smoke regularly.

Why Passing A Drug Test For Pot Is Such A Crap Shoot

Passing a drug test when you have to give a urine sample can be problematic for two reasons:

1) Since THC metabolites are stored in your fat cells, they can be detected longer than any other recreational drug.

2) No two people have the exact same metabolism, which means no two people will take the exact same amount of time to get clean.

The actual length of time weed will show up in your urine can vary widely, depending on factors like how often you smoke, the grade of bud you smoke, your individual metabolism, and your body fat percentage.

For example, if you’re an infrequent user, like maybe once every couple of weeks or less, then you’ll be clean in 3-5 days generally speaking. But if you happen to have a really slow metabolism, and you’re also a pretty heavy user, then realistically you could be looking at up to eight weeks before you get clean.

It’s impossible to predict with absolute certainty, which is why you shouldn’t trust any kind of chart you find online.

The Only Way To Know FOR SURE If You’ll Pass Your Drug Test

Knowledge is a good thing, so go ahead and try to find all the information you can about passing a drug test. But at the end of the day, the ONLY way to know for sure if you’re going to pass is if you TEST YOURSELF.

You can buy a home test kit at just about any pharmacy, for around $12 for a single-panel test strip. Or you can get cheap home test strips here if you have time to order online.

But whatever you do, do not show up for your test without knowing for sure whether or not you’re clean. It will save you a lot of anxiety in the long run. Even if you test positive, wouldn’t you rather know beforehand so you at least have a chance in hell of doing something about it?

Passing Other Types Of Marijuana Drug Tests Besides Urine

Blood tests have a relatively short detection time for pot, at just 2-3 days for infrequent users and around 2 weeks for regular users. And saliva tests have the shortest detection time of all, ranging from 24-hours to 1 week (with the norm being somewhere around 2-3 days).

Hair follicle tests can detect all types of drugs, but typically a hair test will only examine 90 days of prior history. There are several hair products on the market for passing a drug test, all of which have questionable reliability rates. However, the good news is that THC evidence tends to be weaker than other drug classes. Which means that you probably can’t cover up any other drug use, but you might have a chance if all you do is smoke pot.

What About Passing A Drug Test For Other Toxins?

Most recreational drugs are out of your system in less than a week, and after that they don’t show up in blood, saliva or urine tests.

Opiates, barbiturates and anti-anxiety meds are kind of a wild card, because their detection times can vary depending on the particular drug and whether or not you take it daily. Some are a few days, and some could be a few weeks. So if you’re in the habit of using un-prescribed meds, you’ll need to get on the Internet and look for specific information about the particular drug by name. Wikipedia is a good place to start.

Is Passing A Drug Test Even Possible If You Have THC In Your System?

Fortunately, the overwhelming majority of drug tests administered are for either urine or saliva, both of which are entirely possible to pass. You’ll find plenty of information about passing a drug test on this website.

But if you’re wondering whether or not you might be clean already, you’re not likely to find the answer on the Internet. Go to a pharmacy and buy a single-panel drug test strip, or get some cheaper test strips online, but just test yourself. Passing a drug test is too important, and that’s the only way you’re going to find out for sure exactly where you stand.

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DOT drug tests really aren’t different than any other kind of drug test. I hear from a fair number of people who have to take them, worried that they’re harder to pass. But the only thing that makes them different is the fact that the requirements for a DOT drug test are set at the federal level.

What Is A DOT Drug Test?

For those who may not know, DOT stands for ‘Department of Transportation’. People who have to take a DOT drug test include anyone who drives a large truck or bus for a living, and any workers who are remotely involved with those vehicles – which is basically anyone in the same company.

A federal agency called the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has about a hundred pages of regulations that both employers and labs have to follow when administering DOT drug tests. But fortunately, most of those regulations simply cover the details about the paperwork that has to be done. The drug tests themselves are basically carried out just like they are for any other employer. Which doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take them seriously – it just means that you don’t have any extra cause for concern just because you’re taking a DOT drug test as opposed to any other kind.

Does The Dilution Method Work For DOT Drug Tests?

Since the FMCSA requires that a DOT drug test be a urinalysis, then yes, dilution will work fine. At least, it will be if you happen to be a pot smoker.

You’ll be given a standard 5-panel test that looks for other toxins as well, so if you do more than just smoke pot you’ll need to be aware of their detection periods and plan accordingly.

For most other drugs besides weed, detection periods are measured in days, not weeks. THC cannabanoids are kind of in a class by themselves because of the way they’re stored in the body (in your fat cells), which is why marijuana use can be detected so much longer than other drugs.

What’s The Best Way To Pass A DOT Drug Test?

For a routine piss test, federal law doesn’t require you to be observed. So you can dilute, as long as you do it CORRECTLY. When you do it right, you’re genuinely able to give a clean, ‘undiluted’ specimen right on the spot.

Of course you could also substitute, as long as you have access to clean pee and you’re able to keep it at the right temperature. You might also be able to use synthetic urine, which is mostly reliable.

But a few labs are able to detect certain ‘markers’ in synthetic urine that give it away. It’s a cat & mouse game that is always changing, so you just never know. Which is why I recommend that you use a ‘real powdered urine kit’ instead, if you can get your hands on one. It’s literally real human urine, and as long as the temperature is in the right range it’s a guaranteed pass.

HOWEVER – if you’ve recently failed a test, or if you’re coming back to work after being off because of an accident or something like that, then your drug test WILL be supervised.

For DOT Drug Tests, There Are Two Problems With Using Dilution

Federal regulations don’t require on-the-spot random tests for DOT tests. So most DOT employers schedule routine drug tests, and you don’t have to worry about being randomly tested. But if you happen to work for a real jerk who prefers to surprise his employees, then you’re in trouble.

Dilution won’t work in a situation where you aren’t given at least a couple hours notice. In that situation, I hate to say it but you’re pretty much screwed. I sure wish I could invent a magic pill that would help pot smokers pass on a minute’s notice, because I’d be a millionaire.

Another situation where you might be screwed is if you’re being RE-TESTED. This one is hard to predict, because it depends on the individual circumstances in your case. But there’s always a chance that for a re-test, your specimen will be tested at a much lower tolerance level, 15ng/ml instead of 50ng/ml.

Unless you stopped smoking for at least a few weeks prior, then it will be virtually impossible to dilute enough to get your metabolite levels below a 15ng/ml cut-off.

But USUALLY, if you’re being asked to give a whole new specimen, then it means you’re going to be tested at the higher tolerance level first…

So What’s The Take-Away?

First, you’d better hope and pray that your DOT drug test is scheduled, and not random. If it’s a routine test and you know you won’t be observed, then substitution is definitely worth considering. And if you have a scheduled test that even might be supervised, then you can dilute, but in that situation the chances are slightly higher that you’ll be tested at the lower tolerance level of 15ng/ml.

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Urine drug tests are a fact of life today, whether you are applying for a new job or joining an athletic organization. Most people will have to take a drug test at one point or another in their life. Although you may be the most qualified and skilled individual for a specific position, the company or organization can still refuse to accept you based on activities within your personal life. While most people would agree that drug testing is an invasion of privacy, the practice is not going to disappear anytime soon. So you may as well learn how to effectively prepare yourself in case you’re required to pass a urine drug test.

Urine Drug Tests – Why You Should Be Particularly Concerned About Them

While there are other forms of testing, the type that you will almost always face is a urine drug test. The process is very straightforward. Once your organization informs you that you need to submit to a drug test, you will have to visit a drug testing laboratory within their specific window of time. After submitting a sample of your urine to the laboratory, it will be checked for the presence of opiates, marijuana, methamphetamines, cocaine and amphetamines. Most every drug besides marijuana leaves your system within a few days to a week, so urine drug tests are of particular concern to pot smokers. Evidence of marijuana use can linger in your body for up to a month.

Once the laboratory has finished its analysis, your organization will receive a report showing whether you tested positive or negative for each substance. In some cases the lab will give you the results of your urine test before sharing them with your employer. If you fail your test for any reason, even if you have never used drugs in your life, be warned that you face an uphill battle proving your innocence.

Detection Periods For Urine Drug Tests

When faced with a drug test, many people first try to figure out how long marijuana stays in your system, and how long they need to stay clean. Although a quick Google search will return tens of thousands of websites with detection time tables, every single one is simply an estimate. Factors such as usage frequency and the composition of your body all play a role in the length of the detection period. This means your detection period could be significantly different from someone else in a similar situation. No two people will be exactly alike when it comes to figuring out whether or not you’re clean enough to pass a urine drug test.

The only 100% guaranteed way to pass a urine drug test is with some form of substitution. You can either substitute with the urine of someone you know (as long as you know they’re clean), or you can use real powdered urine. Of course, substitution is difficult if your drug test is supervised, but for some people it’s worth the risk. After substitution, the next most reliable way to pass a drug test is dilution. Dilution involves drinking a large volume of water on the day of your test, and then taking supplements that will hide the fact that you’re diluting from the lab. If done properly dilution has a success rate of around 99%, so it is still considered very reliable.

The Last Resort for Passing a Urine Drug Test

There are also many commercial detox drinks on the market that are touted to help someone pass a drug test. Their effectiveness rate is much lower than either substitution or the home dilution method, although some people swear by them. The bottom line is that if you need to pass a urine drug test, examine all your options and then make the choice that seems right for your situation.

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How to pass a drug test depends on two things: 1) the type of drug test that you’re going to be taking, and 2) the toxins in your system that you need to hide. But hands down, the most popular illegal drug all over the world is pot. And unfortunately, the toxins it leaves behind last longer than just about any other drug out there. Which means that most people who are looking for information about how to pass a drug test are marijuana users.

The information you’ll find on this website is specifically for pot smokers, and it all got started when I had to start taking drug tests at my place of employment. What I’ve learned about how to pass a drug test has been a real eye-opener, to put it mildly. Probably the biggest shock is how much money we smokers spend (millions!!) on products that don’t even have a chance in hell of actually working. Desperate people will take desperate measures, and the companies who sell detox products are counting on it.

There is no ONE detox method that will work for every kind of drug (regardless of any marketing hype you may have read), because different toxins are metabolized in our bodies in different ways. The method I recommend for passing a urine drug test for pot is dilution, but dilution probably won’t help you if you need to know how to pass a drug test for any other substance. For the detection times of drugs other than cannabis, see ‘Links to Useful Resources’ over in the sidebar area of this page.

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