WHAT ABOUT CBD AND DRUG TESTING?

When undergoing a drug test, typically a urine or blood sample is taken to check for THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol).

Following cannabis consumption, the liver produces THC-COOH and THC-11-oic acid, which are the chemicals analyzed in blood or urine tests. THC-COOH does not react much with other non-psychoactive cannabinoids like CBD (cannabidiol), CBG (cannabigerol), or CBN (cannabinol). This means that if you have used CBD Hemp oil, chances are you will not test positive on a drug test.

However, in theory, high doses of CBD oil (above 1000-2000mg per day) could lead to trace amounts of THC accumulating over time. Depending on factors like body weight, metabolism, and lifestyle, CBD oil with as little as 0.3% THC could potentially be detected in swabs, blood, or urine tests. Patients must weigh the potential risks against the benefits of using CBD to manage their condition.

Learn more about CBD drug testing in our blog post!