Only THC, present in very small quantities in legal CBD products, can be detected by the authorities, known as "false positives". If you use CBD, you're going to have to get up to speed with the laws and regulations in force. Mama will explain how long CBD remains in the body, so you can make the most of your consumption.
Temporality of CBD in the body
Mama will try to clarify the situation. CBD is a completely legal substance that is not subject to any particular controls. However, the majority of products on sale contain a small dose of THC, THE illegal substance.
Although CBD is legal, it's going to take some care and ingenuity to stay within the law and not cross the thin line between equality and illegality.
CBD in urine
Bear in mind that even the low percentage of THC permitted in CBD can be enough to make a urine test positive. To give you an idea, occasional and moderate cannabis users retain THC for up to 3 to 5 days in their urine. For regular users (more than one use a week), THC can be detected between 30 and 70 days.
CBD detectable in saliva
It's not CBD that poses a problem in a saliva test, but THC. Current authorities assume that THC is illegal, and even low-dose consumption of CBD products can result in a positive test. Even low consumption of CBD with minimal THC can result in a positive test. According to Drogues-Info-Service.fr, THC can be detected in saliva:
- up to 6 to 8 hours for occasional use,
- up to 24h for regular use,
- and up to 8 days for daily use.
CBD in the blood
Blood tests are often used for more precise control of a " false positive " saliva test . THC is detectable up to 8 hours after occasional use. With regular cannabis use, traces of THC can remain in the bloodstream for over a month. However, the low levels present in CBD products require very specific analysis to clearly distinguish THC from CBD.
How to avoid being positive?
To avoid testing positive, here are a few practical tips:
Do not use CBD before driving
Avoid using CBD before driving. Even a small dose can contain traces of THC, enough for a positive test. What's more, a new law came into force in June 2024 stipulating a ban on consuming CBD before driving.
Consuming quality products
Make sure CBD products are pure. Mislabeled products may contain higher levels of THC than advertised.
The Kleaner method
This method involves preparing for drug tests by stopping CBD consumption well in advance and using a mouth spray. The use of this product is prohibited by law.
Hopefully Mama will help you and enlighten you about CBD and how long it stays in the body. But don't forget that this information can vary from person to person, depending on metabolism. You should also bear in mind that the law changes regularly and flirts with legal ambiguities that lack clarity.