Ever been drug tested? - Page 2

**the Talking Can** · 08:51 PM

Just found out, to my surprise, that a new job requires a drug test (city job...not a cop/fireman/etc..don't worry).

I don't regularly smoke. But I do when it is available, i.e. at a party. So, of course, after not having smoked for months, I smoked each of the last two weekends (very small amounts, toked off a bowl).

I have a test in 2 weeks.

There is an avalanche of bogus info on the web about a) the duration of various toxins in your body and b) the effectiveness of various $$$ detox/flush/masking agents.

Anyone have solid, medically grounded info or experience (as tester or testee) that can confirm or deny my basic conclusions?

1. For non-chronic(frequency, not quality!) marijuana users - "acute" users - marijuana will reduce below testing thresholds in 3-14 days. Huge variations based on age, weight, metabolism, amount and quality of weed smoked, frequency etc...Chronic users can be detectable for up to and over 30 days.

2. Whatever it is they test for in weed is stored in your fat, which is why it is detectable longer than cocaine, heroin, acid, etc.

3. Weed is detectable in your hair for up to 90 days, but hair tests are rarer and more expensive. This will most likely be some type of urine test.

4. All you can really do is: work out, sweat, increase your metabolism; drink lots of water the day before to flush the system; pee a lot; drink vinegar...if you can stand it.

5. It seems most of the detox drinks and pills are scams. They are intended to mask the presence of the weed for a period of 1-5 hrs, by taking several pills and drinking an ass-load of water prior to testing.

I'm actually not that concerned, as it seems that you have to be a regular smoker to need more than 5-10 days. But, of course, I won't be completely relaxed until it is over.

I'm not going to spend money on detox systems. Exercise, water, pee. Anybody try anything different? Any advice?

If you care, this article has the latest on studies about toxin retention, written for the National Drug Court Institute

(hey, I need to know...)

Otter · 12-14-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

I just usually worked out and drank a lot of water. I've heard that if you go in for a urine test and your urine comes out clear because you drank a lot of water....that they'll retest you later on. I don't know if that's true or not.

Vitamin B will make your pee as yellow as unripe banana no matter how much pure water is in it.

**the Talking Can** · 12-14-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter

THC is indeed stored in your fat cells, wouldn't it be a bad idea to work out before getting tested?

Before as in a few days, yes. But not right before. Working out right before would only "shake it loose" so to speak, making it more likely to show up.

This is how one company describes their product:

"Many toxins are stored in the fat cells of the body and are released when fat cells are burned. The Absolute Detox carbo-drink prevents the body from burning fat cells."

12-14-2007, 09:04 PM

I have no practical advice for you. I'm only posting in this thread to admit my surprise. I've been thinking for the past 3 years that you were Blob Gretz.

**the Talking Can** · 12-14-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

I just usually worked out and drank a lot of water. I've heard that if you go in for a urine test and your urine comes out clear because you drank a lot of water....that they'll retest you later on. I don't know if that's true or not.

yes, they can flag it...depends on the person doing it...vitamin B will turn it yellow, I've read...but don't take it the day off because it will be a bright yellow which is another "red flag"

**the Talking Can** · 12-14-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I've been thinking for the past 3 years that you were Blob Gretz.

then you definitely are a chronic pot smoker...

Chiefnj2 · 12-14-2007, 09:07 PM

Drug stores sell home testing kits. Give it a try as a dry run.

12-14-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Give it a try as a dry run.

I don't think that would work.

**the Talking Can** · 12-14-2007, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Drug stores sell home testing kits. Give it a try as a dry run.

of course, thank you...

12-14-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Bong

then you definitely are a chronic pot smoker...

- Talking Bong.

I haven't been a chronic smoker for 20 years.

Chiefnj2 · 12-14-2007, 09:10 PM

Hand him back the cup when you are done and say "Oh man, I'm sorry, I thought you said "semen the cup", not "pee in the cup."".

**KcMizzou** · 12-14-2007, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

- Talking Bong.

Nice.

redbrian · 12-14-2007, 09:14 PM

With the advancement in drug testing, you are screwed big time; they can pick up drugs you did 10 years ago, unless it’s HGH.

**Bob Dole** · 12-14-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by redbrian

With the advancement in drug testing, you are screwed big time; they can pick up drugs you did 10 years ago, unless it’s HGH.

Great. Now we've got drug testing Over Hype.

**the Talking Can** · 12-14-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

- Talking Bong.

I haven't been a chronic smoker for 20 years.

i was a major pot head in high school and into the first year of college...but the "real world" cured me of it....I still have a weakness for it though when it's a communal event...

Deberg_1990 · 12-14-2007, 09:21 PM

Heres an idea:

Dont smoke and you wont have to worry about drug tests.

12-14-2007, 08:42 PM
the Talking Can Supporter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: street Casino cash: $10022208	Ever been drug tested? Just found out, to my surprise, that a new job requires a drug test (city job...not a cop/fireman/etc..don't worry). I don't regularly smoke. But I do when it is available, i.e. at a party. So, of course, after not having smoked for months, I smoked each of the last two weekends (very small amounts, toked off a bowl). I have a test in 2 weeks. There is an avalanche of bogus info on the web about a) the duration of various toxins in your body and b) the effectiveness of various $$$ detox/flush/masking agents. Anyone have solid, medically grounded info or experience (as tester or testee) that can confirm or deny my basic conclusions? 1. For non-chronic(frequency, not quality!) marijuana users - "acute" users - marijuana will reduce below testing thresholds in 3-14 days. Huge variations based on age, weight, metabolism, amount and quality of weed smoked, frequency etc...Chronic users can be detectable for up to and over 30 days. 2. Whatever it is they test for in weed is stored in your fat, which is why it is detectable longer than cocaine, heroin, acid, etc. 3. Weed is detectable in your hair for up to 90 days, but hair tests are rarer and more expensive. This will most likely be some type of urine test. 4. All you can really do is: work out, sweat, increase your metabolism; drink lots of water the day before to flush the system; pee a lot; drink vinegar...if you can stand it. 5. It seems most of the detox drinks and pills are scams. They are intended to mask the presence of the weed for a period of 1-5 hrs, by taking several pills and drinking an ass-load of water prior to testing. I'm actually not that concerned, as it seems that you have to be a regular smoker to need more than 5-10 days. But, of course, I won't be completely relaxed until it is over. I'm not going to spend money on detox systems. Exercise, water, pee. Anybody try anything different? Any advice? If you care, this article has the latest on studies about toxin retention, written for the National Drug Court Institute (hey, I need to know...) Last edited by the Talking Can; 12-14-2007 at 08:51 PM..
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