Will Using CBD Lead To A Positive Drug Test?

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More and more people are turning to CBD, or cannabidiol, for its incredible therapeutic potential. Research is mounting in favour of the non-psychotropic cannabinoid, and the public is taking notice. As interest in CBD increases, some have voiced concern over whether CBD can trigger a positive drug test result. Whether for work or other reasons, drug screenings are a necessary evil for many. Individuals turning to CBD are not seeking the euphoric effects of marijuana—they seek relief, or simply want to experience the beneficial physiological effects of the cannabinoid. CBD is non-intoxicating, so does that mean you need to worry about it coming up on a drug test?

CBD vs. THC

There are over 100 cannabis compounds of note, with CBD and THC being the most prominent. THC is largely responsible for the psychoactive effect of marijuana while CBD is the cannabinoid most responsible for the relief properties we've seen cannabis hailed for in recent years. Different variations of the cannabis species tend to be largely defined by their specific levels of CBD and THC. Whereas recreational cannabis strains often contain high amounts of THC and varying amounts of CBD, industrial hemp sustains extremely low THC levels, but is quite high in CBD. The distinct differences between the compounds determine their use.

Ongoing CBD research points to its vast medicinal potential. CBD is a known anti-inflammatory and anxiolytic, displaying encouraging results in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an oral CBD spray, the first of its kind, to treat two severe forms of childhood epilepsy. These are just some of the promising results we’ve seen from medical studies on the cannabinoid. Still, regardless of what benefits CBD has to offer, do you need to worry about it putting your job or life at risk?

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DRUG TESTING

Drug testing is a decades-old relic of the war on drugs, sometimes used for probation or parole and largely for pre-employment screening. Either way, drug tests are a reality that some just can't get around. In terms of whether or not it’s safe to take CBD if you have an upcoming screening, it really depends on the test being performed and the consumption methods of the testee.

If the subject has consumed CBD products from a reputable source that are guaranteed to contain little-to-no THC, then you are likely to pass. After all, drug screenings are really only testing for the intoxicants in cannabis—namely, THC and its metabolites. Unfortunately, some CBD products contain THC levels that could indeed trigger a positive result. Although it varies by country and organisation, the threshold for a positive test result for THC’s main metabolite THC-COOH is 50ng/ml. In the case of most reputable CBD oils, THC content is so insignificant (usually

Although rare, even these reputable and legal products could potentially result in an initial false positive screening if the testee has consumed a large enough amount of CBD oil (usually over 1,000mg per day). Fortunately, further analysis should reveal this mistake.

THE SCIENCE HAS BECOME MORE CLEAR

After an initial positive test, the sample is usually sent for a confirmatory test using a process called gas chromatography mass spectrometry, or GC/MS for short. Once a sample makes its way into this process, the analysis will have no problem discerning THC from CBD.

The biggest problem with using CBD products before a drug test is that you can never be sure of what you are getting unless you trust the source. The reality is, if you try to make your own 100% pure CBD oil at home, you are likely to fail. The CBD extraction process is not something that can be cooked up in a kitchen. So the short of it is, if you want to ensure you are consuming pure, untainted CBD, you have to get it from a reliable source. The testing itself isn't usually the problem; it's the source of the CBD that will most likely be a cause for concern.

Conclusion on CBD and drug testing

So, if you are looking for a CBD oil that is guaranteed to contain minimal THC (below the legal threshold), the current leader in the market is Cibdol. Cibdol CBD oil is some of the purest available, sourced from organically grown hemp and harnessed using supercritical CO₂ extraction and a proprietary filtration process. Our entire procedure is conducted under stringent conditions to ensure the utmost transparency and efficiency. All our products are tested and confirmed of their contents by a reputable third party organisation. Go into your drug screening with confidence with Cibdol CBD oil.

 

 

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