THC drops, like other forms of cannabis, can stay in your system for varying lengths of time depending on several factors including frequency of use, dosage, metabolism, body fat, and the type of drug test used.
- Detection time in the body: THC metabolites typically remain detectable in the body for at least 1 to 30 days after use. For regular or heavy users, THC can be detected for 30 days or more, sometimes up to 90 days in hair tests
- Drug testing windows:
- Blood tests: THC can be detected for up to 12-48 hours after use.
- Saliva tests: Detectable for about 24-72 hours.
- Urine tests: The most common method, can detect THC metabolites from 3 days (single use) up to 30 days or longer for heavy users.
- Hair tests: Can detect THC for up to 90 days or more
- How THC is processed: When you take THC drops, the THC enters your bloodstream and is metabolized by the liver into metabolites that are fat-soluble and stored in fat tissues. These metabolites are slowly released and excreted via urine and stool over time
- Effect duration vs detection: The psychoactive effects of THC last a few hours (1-3 hours typically), but metabolites remain detectable long after the effects have worn off
- Factors influencing clearance time:
- Frequency and amount of THC consumed (higher and more frequent use means longer detection).
- Body fat percentage (THC binds to fat).
- Metabolic rate and overall health.
- Method of consumption (edibles and drops may stay longer than smoking due to liver metabolism)
In summary, THC drops can stay in your system from a few days up to a month or more depending on usage patterns and individual factors, with urine tests detecting metabolites up to 30 days or longer in heavy users. Hair tests can detect THC for up to 90 days. The active effects wear off within hours, but metabolites linger much longer
