Some companies still require employees to pass THC-metabolite tests to be hired or to maintain their employment, even though marijuana has been legalized in more than half of the US states.
Even those operations, like casino giant Caesars Entertainment, that have eliminated the pre-employment drug screen for cannabis are still not 100 percent onboard with legal weed. Management still has the right to terminate any worker suspected of being high on the job — even if they are not actually impaired. It gets worse. In Canada, which is slated to launch a nationwide cannabis market later this summer, the government is considering making mandatory drug testing part of the scene. While marijuana has been gaining acceptance in the mainstream, those who are legally allowed to use it and must earn a living still face being cast into disadvantaged society.
Cannabis users should be aware of the aspects of drug testing, and how to successfully pass it. On the Internet, you will find a wealth of information that is misleading. It claims to be able to blind a THC test. Not only are they ineffective, but these methods can even be deadly. It is a harsh reality that cannabinoids dissolve in fat, making it impossible for an average person to take a test and pass without ample notice. The marijuana stays longer in the system than other substances. If you have just learned that an employer is going to ask you to do a drug screen later today, and you’ve smoked marijuana last night, you will probably fail the test. It’s not too late to clean up for your next job.
How To Pass A Drug Test
It is important to have some time in your favor if you want to pass a marijuana drug test. You can pass a drug test if you put at least a few days between your last cigarette and the time of the test. If you can delay the lab dogs by a week, that’s even better. Regular users of marijuana can be positive for THC for 30 days and more because of the way it metabolizes within the body. Some extreme cases can detect marijuana in people with higher BMI (Body Mass Index). This could last up to 90 days. Most people will be able to wash away any THC traces in just two to ten days.
Today, the urine test is most commonly used. As part of the pre-employment process, some companies require hair follicle tests. They are harder to defeat.
Urine screen
Stop smoking marijuana right away. It is ridiculous to think that you can pass a drug test when you’re still getting high all day long. Then, increase the amount of liquids you drink each day. It is best to use water in order to remove THC. Up until the day of the test, start drinking lots of water. Don’t add any goldenseal to your mix. Also, don’t include vinegar, Niacin or Vitamin C. These additives do not increase the likelihood of a positive outcome.
Don’t overdo your water intake. In the days before a drug test, some nervous cannabis users are known to drink mega-gallons. Too much water consumption can cause hyperhydration. Hyperhydration is a medical condition that may lead to seizures, coma, and even death. In order to prevent this undesirable side effect, it is recommended that the average individual consumes no more than 28-33 ounces water every hour.
Many detox drinks and cleanses are available on the market. Some have worked for others, but not all. They are at best a gamble when it comes to getting rid of the marijuana in your body. Many people try to get rid of the marijuana by exercising, but it is not more effective than urinating.
Others, the more desperate of the breed, have taken more extreme measures, such as drinking bleach in hopes of foiling a drug test. Not only is it stupid and dangerous but ineffective as well.
A desperate person may try to dilute their urine the night before the drug test. However, watered down pee can be detected by those who make their living from testing drugs. You can’t be sure that the agent who tests your urine won’t blow up the scam. You could give it a shot. The market is flooded with fake sex instruments for women and men that are designed to allow the submission of false urine samples in a discreet manner. Some of the more reputable devices are the Whizzinator and Clear Choice’s Incognito Belt. A recent report from SB Nation finds that athletes at the college and pro level are beating drug tests using these devices.
This method is not guaranteed to work. You will at least have a fighting shot.
The Hair Follicle test
Be very, very scared if you are faced with the hair follicle tests. The most brutal drug test on the market, they are able to determine whether or not a user has used cannabis in the previous few months. This test is almost impossible to defeat. It is not a good idea to shave. Anywhere on your body can have hair pulled out. The hair follicle tests are not a match for even light marijuana users. The results of urine tests are usually satisfactory to most employers. You will have to use a trick if the person in charge of human resources wants to examine your past drug usage by collecting a hair sample. Clear Choice’s hair follicle detergent is known for its effectiveness. Old Style Aloe Rid Shampoo is also a “trusted” hair detox shampoo — even though some reports show the newer version of the product isn’t as effective as the old one.
These shampoos are only effective at removing THC from the top. The cortex cannot be reached. You guessed right, these shampoos do not guarantee that you will pass the hair follicle tests. You have to give it a try.
TELL US, have you ever had to take a drug test?