11-OH-THC and 11-nor ...still lingering

[Luckydog]

I have a question re: how long marijuana will stay in the body of a chronic user. my DOS is 6-3-03? I am fairly active and drink lots of H2O; female; average ht/wt; early 30's.
I have surfed the net and read most of the metobolites(11-OH-THC and 11-nor) stay in the (fat cells) or body only 30d-11 wks? do you know of it staying longer? will lots more exercise help or more water do anything?

Also wondering if "second hand" mj smoke could effect my test results? I have heard that it could effect test is this true?

since I am here...I could be tested using other methods besides urine; like hair samples....I have thick waist length hair and dont want to cut it...would they know that recently I have not used?

Thanks,
Lucky

alas, this is beyond my realm of expertise. My best suggestion is to query any drug rehab or addiction clinic (or even just your doctor) for the latest "dope" on dope.

Good luck.

Guy

[Luckydog]

lol...Guy,

the only answers I get from the "experts" are as your own...ask somebody else!!!

its no wonder so many people are smoking; no body knows any answers. the info on the web is exactly the same on every page...its like a bunch of "Cut and Paste" links!!!

thanks,I guess I will just wait...eventually I will test clean.

Lucky

[1_day@_a_time]

THC is stored in the fat cells, and can spike out at various times, sometimes weeks or even months later. Drinking plenty of water and I have heard cranberry juice is helpful. There are several over the counter products available at head shops which claim to provide a clean test. There is no firm, specific answer to this question. How often did you smoke, how strong, and for how many years?

Generally speaking, THC will not show up after 4-6 weeks, but it is not unheard of to be detected several months later for the chronic smoker.

One of the issues at hand has to do with the "tolerence" of the test. Purified lambs urine is compared to the test sample, and different levels are "tolerated".

For example, at a rehab facility, they are most concerned with someone that has just "gone out", so the tolerence levels are rather high. In contrast, some tests are performed with very low tolerence levels. Watch out for these tests.

I found a facility once that performed these tests for a fee, I used an anonymous name. I took me about two months to test clean. (Keep in mind, I tested clean THAT day, but MAY have tested positive on another day) At another point, I was being screened for a new drug just coming out to be approved by the FDA, and I was assured I would be clean after 4 weeks. I strongly disagreed with the medical director, but agreed to test at that point. They were surprised to find I tested dirty, I however, was not. I was a chronic daily smoker for decades. I knew we were talking months, and if I was to spike out that day, 3-6 months is possible, while not likely.

I understand salvia and hair folicle tests tend to be very accurate, but MAY be used mostly for nicotine and coke. (insurance company physicals)

I would call around and locate a drug testing facility. I would do my homework very carefully. Perhaps a referral from a rehab home would be good. Ask them what tolerances they use. Tell them why you need a very accurate test. Use another name, pay with cash, and go to the next town if needed.

Keep in mind, these tests can be rather expensive, and the company performing them may have budget concerns. Also, when a drug test is done, they MUST request which drug they are testing for. A test is not simply done, and any/ all drugs you may have used just "show up".

As for second hand smoke, I do not believe it is an issue. It is not the case for nicotine, last I heard. Hey, remember, do not rely on this alcoholic/ addict for any/ all accurate information. I'm just a Phd. (old high school slang, translated as "Pasadena High Dog")

Now, do you have a better idea? ? Me either,.........LOL!

Tom

P S You may want to make sure by testing more than once.

P S S It just occurred to me, I have not smoked for over a year, and I do not have a d*mn thing to worry about, for the first time in my life...................ah, sobriety! !

thank you 1-day!

dang, this site is good.

Guy

[1_day@_a_time]

my post was intended to shed some light on this much misunderstood area of drug testing. I certainly do NOT have all the answers!

It is NOT intended to suggest people should be dishonest, and try to work around the system. Sobriety is the answer.

Rigorous honesty only, Thank You! !

nice coda to an already good response. thanks again, 1-day.

Guy