¿Puede dar positivo el CBD en un test de drogas? Te contamos todo lo que debes saber

Can CBD show up on a drug test? Here's everything you need to know

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CBD and drug tests

Can CBD cause a positive drug test even if it's legal? If you're someone who enjoys CBD for its many therapeutic properties, you might have wondered about this. After all, even though it's 100% legal, we're talking about a substance extracted from the hemp plant.

Don't worry, because in this post we're going to answer all your questions. To do that, we need to explain:

How drug tests work.
What substances they look for.
Precautions to take to avoid any problems.

Let's look at it in detail.

➡️ THC, CBD and drug tests: how these tests work and what they can detect

Before delving into this topic, we need to explain an important point.

The hemp plant contains more than 100 different substances, called "cannabinoids." Among these cannabinoids, the two best known are CBD and THC.

CBD (cannabidiol): It is used for therapeutic purposes due to its relaxing and anti-inflammatory effects (in this article, we explain more in depth what CBD is and its properties).
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol): Unlike CBD, this cannabinoid has psychoactive effects.

Due to this characteristic, THC is illegal in most countries.

Conversely, CBD, which has no psychoactive effects, is completely legal. And for this very reason, drug tests are usually specifically designed to detect the presence of THC in the body.

Specifically, these tests look for THC-COOH, a substance that THC produces in the human body, regardless of how it was consumed.

Depending on the type of test, the minimum amount of THC-COOH required to produce a positive result can vary.

Let's elaborate.

✅ 1. Types of drug tests that can be performed

The most common tests are the following:

Urine samples: With occasional use, THC-COOH can be detected in urine 10-18 hours after THC consumption, and up to 5 days later. For daily users, it can be detectable up to 93 days later.
Blood samples: Would only show positive if consumption occurred a few hours prior.
Hair samples: These are used to detect prolonged substance use, because THC-COOH can remain in hair for months.
Saliva samples: Can detect THC in the mouth for up to 3 days, or even up to a month for regular users.

And when are these tests carried out?

To give you an example, you might be asked to take one during a DGT alcohol checkpoint. Even if you test negative for alcohol, if the police officer thinks you might be under the influence of a psychoactive substance (like cannabis with THC), they might ask you to take a saliva test.

Now, the important part: could CBD lead to a positive result on a DGT drug test or any of the others we've seen?

Generally, no.

As we said, all these generic tests are designed to detect traces of THC, but they are not specific tests for CBD.

This leads us to the next question...

✅ 2. Is there a specific drug test for CBD?

Alright: we understand that standard tests only look for THC, which is the psychoactive and active substance, so CBD wouldn't be a problem.

However, there are tests that can look for and detect the presence of CBD, but they have to be specifically requested.

For example, let's say a company owner decides to conduct a drug test on their employees.

In this case, in addition to the standard test, they would have to ask the laboratory to perform a specific analysis to look for traces of CBD (and would have to pay a bit more for it). Again, this wouldn't make much sense, as CBD is a 100% legal cannabinoid.

But... what about CBD products that contain a percentage of THC?

➡️ How to ensure CBD doesn't cause a positive drug test

As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, CBD and THC are two cannabinoids present in the hemp plant.

And separating them completely is not always easy (not to say almost impossible). In fact, legally sold CBD products usually contain a minimal percentage of THC.

But that doesn't have to be a problem, as long as you make sure you are using CBD with a THC content below the legal limit (<0.2%).

This applies to:

Flowers.
Cannabis oil.
Hashish.

Therefore, our advice is to always use trusted distributors who can guarantee that your CBD products comply with legal regulations.

➡️ Now you know when a drug test can be positive

Remember that your safety comes first. Choose CBD products with a THC level below the legal limit. Not only to avoid testing positive on a drug test, but also for your health.

THC, besides being psychotropic, produces various negative effects on the body. Taking care of yourself is a priority!

At CogolloCBD.es, we are aware that there is a legal THC limit that health experts and legislators have established to preserve our health. That's why, in addition to choosing cannabis plants with the best genetics, we also analyze all our products in European laboratories to certify that the THC percentage is less than 0.2%.

This way, you can fully enjoy the CBD buds you will find in our catalog. Do you have any questions? Leave them in the comments, we will be happy to read them.

Be CBD, my friend.

Documented studies and tests on the effects of CBD on drug test results

"Urinary Pharmacokinetic Profile of Cannabinoids Following Administration of Vaporized and Oral Cannabidiol and Vaporized CBD-Dominant Cannabis" - This study investigated the urinary pharmacokinetic profiles of cannabinoids after the administration of vaporized and oral CBD, as well as vaporized CBD-dominant cannabis. The results suggest that CBD use does not significantly affect drug test results for THC.

Link to study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5576600/

"Cannabidiol in Humans - The Quest for Therapeutic Targets" - This review article discusses the therapeutic use of CBD and addresses whether CBD affects drug test results for THC. The authors conclude that, in general, CBD use should not lead to a positive drug test result for THC.

Link to article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6334252/

"Cannabidiol and Tetrahydrocannabinol Metabolites in Hair Following Controlled Administration of a Sativex-like Oro-mucosal Spray" - This study examined the levels of CBD and THC metabolites in hair after controlled administration of a Sativex-like oro-mucosal spray, which contains CBD and THC. The results suggest that CBD use does not significantly affect drug test results for THC.

Link to study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6163804/

It is important to note that the quality and quantity of CBD used, as well as the frequency and duration of its use, can affect drug test results. Additionally, drug screening tests may vary in their ability to detect different cannabinoids.