CBD and other Cannabis-derived Cannabinoids have gained popularity overnight. These Cannabinoids have proved their efficiency by treating various ailments naturally. However, its symptoms relate to those of certain drugs. It gives rise to the question that although it is legal, is a person likely to fail a drug test if he consumes CBD? There is no specific answer to it because CBD consumption resulting in a positive or negative one depends on many factors. While the CBD itself doesn’t show up in a drug test, even a minor amount of contaminated THC can make you fail the drug test.
Do All Types of CBD Products Contain THC?
Being a derivative of the Cannabis sativa plant, CBD can have traces of THC. A variety of CBD types are available in the market. These include full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and CBD isolate.
· Full-spectrum CBD:
The full-spectrum CBD refers to the product that you obtain from the whole plant. It is more likely to contain THC. It may either be derived from hemp or marijuana. Companies are often not transparent about the source.
· Broad-spectrum CBD:
The broad-spectrum CBD also contains all the plants’ compounds, i.e., other cannabinoids, terpenes, etc., like the full-spectrum CBD. In the case of broad-spectrum CBD, however, laboratories remove all the THC. It is less likely to result in a positive drug test.
· CBD isolate:
As the name indicates, CBD isolate is pure CBD. It doesn’t contain any additional compounds of the plant from which it’s derived.
Like the other compounds, THC is also absent in CBD isolate. Hence, if you are using CBD isolate, you don’t need to worry about failing the drug test.
Type of the Drug Test:
Another noticeable factor on which the success of a drug test depends is the type of the test. There are various drug test procedures, and the purpose of having a drug test determines the procedure that one has to undergo. You might be required to get it checked through blood, urine, or even the strand of hair. THC has a different period of stay in these different parts of the body. We will have a bird’s eye view of each of them.
· Blood Testing:
Blood testing for drugs is not a common practice in workplaces. It is because the THC stays in the blood for no more than 5-6 hours. Even the metabolites of THC disappear within
seven days. However, authorities might adopt blood testing to indicate the current driving impairment. A small amount of THC is overlooked in the states where it is legal.
· Urine Testing:
Urine testing for detecting drugs is a common practice in workplaces. The appearance of THC metabolites in urine is possible even after 15 days of consumption. It, however, also depends on the dosage. Heavier dosage may lead to detectable THC metabolites in urine even after 30 days.
· Hair testing:
Hair testing for drugs is significantly less common. However, if it is done, the THC metabolites can be detected up to 90 days after consumption.
Precaution for the Truck Drivers:
It is to be noted that truck drivers are tested for all types of Cannabinoids. If you are going to be drug tested for this cause, we don’t recommend using any CBD-related products.
End-note:
Keeping in view the aspects discussed above, you should consume CBD responsibly if you are going to undergo a drug test. It’ll save you from a lot of inconvenience.