As more states move to end marijuana criminalization, Americans’ support for legalizing and regulating cannabis has only grown stronger.

60% of Americans support cannabis legalization, according to The Hill. While some are assessing the medicinal value it possesses, others are seeking ways to rid the toxins of their bodies.

Today, we’re going to discuss everything you need to know about marijuana detox and how it works.

What Does Cannabis Leave Behind?

As you smoke pot, you’re able to feel instant effects. However, even when the effects are no longer present, cannabis metabolites remain. What this means is that the plant’s chemical remnants stay within your system.

These chemical remnants are commonly known as cannabinoids. They are easily detected in hair, saliva, blood, urine, and fingernails.

Drug Tests: What Do They Look For?

Usually, drug tests identify THC presence in your system. A urine test is pretty common in that regard because it’s easier to collect and THC remains identifiable for a longer period in urine compared to elsewhere.

The key metabolite these drug tests determine is known as THC-COOH, which is stored in our body fat.

Detox Remedies: How Do They Work?

The majority of cannabis detoxes look to flush any traceable THC out of the body. These kits may include drinks, mouthwashes, shampoos, capsules, and chewable tablets—all of which help to pass saliva tests.

If drug tests are your primary concern, you should know that detoxes can come with additional effects (e.g., the urine sample may look suspicious).

Teas and cleanses can decrease THC levels via their known diuretic properties. What they do is make you pee a lot—this washes out your kidneys. The flushing of kidneys can potentially reduce the specific density or gravity of your urine, and a decreased specific gravity means contamination on your test. Therefore, you’ll be discounted.

Furthermore, teas and cleanses can alter the amounts of creatinine in your urine, which is another measure most drug tests tend to look at. Unusual creatinine levels may indicate contamination, meaning the tester can assume you’ve attempted to cheat your test.

THC: How Long Does It Stick Around?

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can be identified in your urine, blood, and fat cells. The number of days THC remains identifiable in your body depends on various factors, including your:

• Exercise routine
• Eating habits and metabolism
• Quantity and frequency of cannabis use, and
• The percentage of body fat

Due to the above-mentioned factors, there’s no standard identification time. However, some estimate THC can linger in your system for anywhere between 2 to 77 days (or even more).

THC remains detectable in blood for around 7 days, depending solely on how often you use cannabis. For instance, someone who smokes pot on a daily basis will likely carry cannabis metabolites for a longer period than someone who does so occasionally.

Wrapping Up

As of this year, 33 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws broadly legalizing cannabis in some form. However, regardless of the legality, it’s crucial to note that cannabis carries certain health risks with it. We suggest you know the potential risks of using marijuana before deciding to consume it.

About the author: Kathrin Garner is an enthusiastic journalist and writes article on social issues. As an activist, she takes part in NCSM program, which is a discussion platform on the relevant cannabis topics. So, if you want to know how to detox from weed, feel free to contact her. Also, she is a volunteer at Marijuana Detox.  She searches for current issues, and writes about it to a wide range of readers.