THC, the psychoactive ingredient found in cannabis, stays in your body for anywhere from 3 to 10 days depending on the method you consume it. If you smoke weed, you’re likely to see the effects for about 4 to 5 days. However, some people report feeling high for much longer than that. Marijuana is detectable in hair follicles for up to 3 months after use.
There is an estimated 48-day period where marijuana stays in your bloodstream. This is called the “window.” You can still test positive for THC even though you’ve been clean for several weeks.
Duration of Delta-8 Effects
Delta-8 THC is one of the most popular forms of cannabis today because it provides a high without causing the euphoric effects associated with delta-9 THC. This form of THC lasts longer than delta-9 THC and is often used to treat pain. However, there are different methods of ingestion for delta-8 THC. You can take it orally, inhale it via vaporizer cartridges, or use it in edibles.
Inhalation is generally considered to be the fastest way to feel the effects of delta-8 THC. Vaping allows you to control how much you inhale, which makes it easier to avoid getting too high. If you don’t want to inhale, you can just swallow the oil.
Delta-8 THC Products and their Effects
The active ingredient in cannabis, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), produces psychoactive effects such as euphoria and relaxation. However, it can cause unpleasant side effects including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased short-term memory, difficulty thinking clearly, and impaired coordination. In addition, some people experience anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, insomnia, and hallucinations.
Consistent use of products containing THC can lead to tolerance, where the body becomes used to the drug and requires greater amounts to achieve the same effect. This leads to dependence, where withdrawal symptoms occur when use stops.
How Long Does Delta-8-THC Stay In Your System?
The amount of THC you consume depends on how much you smoked, what type of product it was and whether you ate anything while high. If you smoke a joint, you’ll likely have THC in your bloodstream for up to three days. But if you take a pill, you could still test positive for THC for up to five days. And if you eat something containing THC, you might test positive for the drug for up to seven days.
How Long Will it Take to Pass a Drug Test?
A hair follicle test is considered the most accurate way to detect whether someone uses marijuana. But regular users should avoid taking cannabis products within 10 days prior to testing because THC levels are much lower in the body during that period.
The best thing to do is to stop smoking weed altogether. If you must smoke, wait at least three hours after eating. And don’t eat anything containing dairy products for 12 hours beforehand.
If you are required to take a drug test, you might want to consider getting tested for both THC and CBD. This is because some employers require employees to submit both types of tests for random screenings.