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CBD and Drug Testing
As CBD remedies gain popularity with the masses, some users have to tread carefully. Many employers perform random drug testing on all employees and unfortunately, most CBD products still do contain trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), making for a positive test result. This could cost people their jobs! Another group that could face negative repercussion is the managed pain med people. If you are seeing a pain management doctor, often times they will test for drugs as a condition to receiving your pain management prescription medication. If these folks test positive, they could lose their pain medication contract. A positive drug test can have serious side effects.
Other folks who may have to pay very close attention to which CBD they use are athletes, college students, and drivers. If an auto accident results in casualties or property damage due to human error, on the job or off the job, a drug test may be ordered for review. That is not to say it won’t be dismissed with the explanation of CBD, but it is good to know what your CBD contains, and what all the rules are concerning these factors.
Not all drug tests are alike, some use urine, some use blood, and some use saliva, sweat, or a hair strand. Most of the tests are a basic 5 or 10 panel test looking for common street drugs, but some tests are more intricate. The most common type of test will be administered on a collected urine sample. THC can be detected in urine for 1-2 months in someone who uses something containing THC on a daily basis.
Some users of CBD have reported testing positive for THC due to the trace amounts in the product they are using, so it is imperative to choose one that not only says NO THC, but has test results that absolutely prove it.
If drug testing is a concern for you, there are two things that might help. The first is to find the best CBD ISOLATE containing NO THC with independent lab testing results available to you for review on their website. Secondly, take your newly acquired CBD into your employer, doctor, or whoever it is you are concerned about, and have a discussion. There are firefighters, police officers, and professional athletes that use CBD, so it is very possible a simple conversation will be all you need.
If you are considering using CBD to help with pain, anxiety, inflammation, or for any reason, it should be pretty smooth sailing if you have a little knowledge in your pocket. Good luck in your endeavors and happy healing!