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Can marijuana edibles remain in your system for a long time?

If you are planning a drug test soon and have consumed marijuana edibles, then you might be wondering if you are safe.Marijuana edibles are one of the most popular ways to consume cannabis. Consumers have come to appreciate the convenience, discretion, and versatility of edibles, which are discreet, easy to carry, and can last for hours

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Can marijuana edibles remain in your system for a long time?

How marijuana edibles work
The appropriate dosage for marijuana edibles

How long do marijuana edibles stay in your system?
Is marijuana detectable in urine and blood after days of consumption?

Can marijuana edibles remain in your system for a long time?

If you are planning a drug test soon and have consumed marijuana edibles, then you might be wondering if you are safe.Marijuana edibles are one of the most popular ways to consume cannabis. Consumers have come to appreciate the convenience, discretion, and versatility of edibles, which are discreet, easy to carry, and can last for hours.

However, one major drawback of edible products is that it can take long for the psychoactive effects to kick in. So how long do marijuana edibles stay in your system? Before we answer this, let’s first know how marijuana edibles work.

How marijuana edibles work

The effects of marijuana edibles last longer than the effects of smoking or vaping. Because ingesting cannabis takes longer to affect the body, it can take more time to feel the effects and know when to stop.

When you eat marijuana edibles, your body must digest and metabolize the THC and other cannabinoids found in the candy, brownie, or gummy before it enters your bloodstream. This process takes time, which is why some people feel the effects of cannabis after 30 minutes while others take longer.

The appropriate dosage for marijuana edibles

What's the appropriate dosage for edibles? It depends on what you're eating. Marijuana edible is any food or drink containing cannabinoids, which are the chemicals responsible for getting you high. The amount of time it takes to feel the effects of an edible and how strong those effects are depend on several factors, including:

  • Your metabolism
  • The concentration of THC in the edible
  • How much food you've eaten that day
  • The type of food and whether it's fatty or sugary -this slows down the absorption

Dosage is crucial because too much can lead to uncomfortable side effects like feeling anxious or sick. If you're trying marijuana edible for the first time, make sure to wait at least two hours after eating it before deciding whether or not you need more. If you’re in Arizona, be sure to speak with your local Scottsdale dispensarybudtender about all the available options. Finding a dispensary nearby isn’t hard nowdays!

You will find that marijuana edibles are rather potent and can vary in strength based on their concentration levels. The following are some examples of the THC content of various marijuana edibles:

  • 5 ounces of cookies = 90mg of THC
  • 1 candy bar = 100mg of THC
  • 1 brownie = 50-75mg of THC

While these numbers seem large, keep in mind that there can be significant variations from batch to batch and producer to producer. For example, one batch brownie may have a higher potency than another brownie.

The best way to avoid getting too high is to start small when trying new products. A good rule of thumb is to limit yourself to 10mg per dose when you're trying out a new product for the first time.

How long do marijuana edibles stay in your system?

Despite the above-mentioned variations, we can help you have a rough idea of the duration that marijuana edibles might stay in your system.

A good rule of thumb for those new to edibles is to never ingest more than 10mg of THC, which is about the equivalent of eating one chocolate bar. It's also vital that you remember that the effects of edibles can last up to 6 hours.

For those who have consumed too much and need some relief, there are ways to counteract the THC, so you don't have a bad experience. For example, eating high-fat foods or drinking milk will help absorb some of the THC and reduce its effects.

If you've ingested too much THC and are experiencing anxiety or paranoia, try taking deep breaths and relax. You should start feeling better within 30 minutes as the THC leaves your system.

Is marijuana detectable in urine and blood after days of consumption?

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive chemical found in cannabis that causes the high. It takes some time for the THC to metabolize in your body after ingesting marijuana edibles.

A 6-hour detection window is possible after consuming marijuana edibles in most cases. However, detection windows vary depending on the frequency of use. Occasional users can have a detection window of up to 2-3 days after consuming marijuana edibles due to smaller fat deposits in their bodies than frequent users.

Since your liver has to process the THC before it leaves your body, some signs will let you know if you're still high on pot. For example, if you feel more tired than usual and have a hard time eating or sleeping than usual, then you might still have some THC lingering in your body.

There are also ways to get rid of the THC faster so that you can pass a drug test more efficiently. These include drinking lots of water and using exercise as a way to sweat out any remaining THC in your system, and drinking cranberry juice or vitamin B-rich juices.

Most people who smoke marijuana will have trace amounts of THC in their urine for up to three days after they last used it. In addition, those who eat or drink products made with cannabis may have traces of THC in their urine for up to a week after they last used it.

Theoretically, it could take up to 90 days for all traces of THC to leave your blood and urine. However, this is highly unlikely given that THC metabolites are stored in body fat and, therefore, theoretically, can be detected for a much more extended period.

In reality, the detection window for THC is 3 to 30 days depending on several factors, including frequency of use, the potency of cannabis consumed, amount consumed, metabolization rate, body mass index, age, and hydration levels.

Bottom line

Keep in mind that this will vary depending on your metabolism, the amount you eat and drink, and how often you use marijuana.

If you want to pass a positive drug test, consider filtering your body's natural waste products. For example, you can use detox drinks or kits that pull toxins from your bloodstream. You can also drink gallons of water, sweat out the THC in a sauna, or use a cleansing supplement.

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