As more and more states legalize both medical marijuana and recreational marijuana, many employers are grappling with the issue of how to handle employees who use cannabis. One of the biggest concerns that come with federal marijuana legalization for employers is how long marijuana stays in the system, are there any factors that can affect the length of time it stays in the body? Let’s discover.
Detection Time of Marijuana
The detection time of THC varies with different drug tests, here’s a general overview of it:
Urine TestTHC can be detected in urine for up to 30 days after the latest consumption for heavy users. For occasional users, it may only be detectable for up to 3-4 days after its last use.Blood TestTHC is detectable in the blood for up to 2-7 days after the last use.Saliva TestTHC can be detected in saliva for up to 24-48 hoursHair TestTHC can be detected in hair for up to 90 days after consumption.
Factors that affect Marijuana detection The amount of time that marijuana drug stays in the system depends on several factors including:
Maintain a Drug-free place
The length of time marijuana stays in your system varies based on factors like frequency of use, dosage, metabolism, and individual traits.goMDnow helps employers adapt to legal marijuana by offering assistance in creating policies and conducting workplace drug testing.Contact us for 24/7 free consultation.
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