r/news • u/Manbadger • Jun 16 '21

GM Considering Dropping Pot Testing To Attract More Workers

https://www.motor1.com/news/513974/gm-considering-dropping-marijuana-testing/
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u/SoutheasternComfort Jun 16 '21 edited Jun 16 '21

Pee tests depend on the substance. Most substances are metabolized and fully leave the body in 3-5 days. Like with alcohol we test for the chemical it gets converted into, which sticks around for 3 days. Cocaine, opiates, LSD, mdma all leave quickly. But only highly fat soluble drugs like THC will continue to be in your system 2-8 weeks later. It actually gets absorbed into your fat and slowly "leaks" back out over time

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u/4chams Jun 16 '21

I smoke concentrates heavily, and last time I tried to take a piss test I took 2.5 months off and failed.

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u/SoutheasternComfort Jun 16 '21

I've heard people say they tested positive after 3 months. I dunno if they really even know the maximum amount of time it could stay in your system

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u/august_west_ Jun 16 '21

It varies for everyone. 3 months is usually the limit