Is it possible to detect the presence of CBD in hair?
As soon as you consume cannabis or hemptraces remain in your body. These traces can be found everywhere, in saliva, urine and even... in your hair. Surprising, isn't it? In the rest of this article, we'll tell you everything you need to know on the subject, so you can better understand how and why CBD stays in your hair, and for how long!
Why does CBD stay in your hair?
How to detect the presence of CBD in hair?
How long does CBD remain in the hair?
Where else can CBD be found?
How can a CBD hair test be positive?
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Why does CBD stay in your hair?
CBD remains in many parts of the body, over varying periods of time. And it ends up in your hair! How does it get there? The hair follicles, which are supplied with blood in which CBD circulates. As a result, hair can retain cannabidiol residues. That's why it's quite possible to find traces of cannabinoids in analysis.
How to detect the presence of CBD in hair?
You won't be able to detect the presence of CBD in your hair on your own. This is done by means of a screening test, often carried out by law enforcement agencies, although blood or saliva analysis is preferred.
To detect the presence of CBD in hair, the first step is to take samples. The hair is plucked from the root. This is essential, as it is the root that is supplied with blood.
The sample is then sent to the laboratory. This is where the analyses are carried out. Scientists often use gas chromatography or mass spectrometry techniques to detect and quantify the substances present in the hair.
Once the study results have been obtained, it's time for analysis and interpretation. It's worth noting that law enforcement agencies don't usually carry out such an in-depth analysis to confirm the presence or otherwise of CBD. They often go much further and look for the possible presence of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the active molecule in the cannabis plant - THC is a drug, after all. It's easy to detect in the body, and law enforcement agencies can quickly determine whether or not it's been taken).
How long does CBD stay in the hair?
It is estimated that CBD is detectable in the hair over a period of 90 days after consumption! Naturally, this figure can vary, depending on the frequency of consumption and the dosage used, and it's possible that the duration will be much shorter.
The presence of cannabidiol in the hair of a person who has simply decided to try CBDoil at 5% orally, once in their life, will be much harder to detect than the presence of CBD in an individual who consumes a flower or a 10 - 15% CBD e-liquid on a daily basis.
Where else can CBD be found?
As you may have guessed by now, hair isn't the only place in the body where traces of CBD can be found. Quite the contrary, in fact! It can be found just about anywhere. More often than not, it's the police who, during a roadside check, may ask you for a :
- Saliva test: a small swab is placed in the hollow of your cheek. The saliva is quickly analyzed on the spot. This allows us to confirm whether or not you've consumed CBD. Cannabidiol can be detected in saliva 24 to 72 hours after consumption.
- Blood test: blood tests can also detect the presence of cannabidiol in the body. This type of test is mostly carried out in hospitals, not on the side of the road.
However, it's important to emphasize one fact. Law enforcement agencies rarely, if ever, look for CBD in the body. They look first and foremost for the presence of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). As a reminder, THC is the psychotropic molecule of the cannabis plant, and is prohibited for production, sale and consumption, if and only if the products consumed contain more than 0.3%.
How can a CBD hair test be positive?
A CBD hair test will only be truly positive if the product consumed contains a THC dose in excess of 0.3%. Otherwise, the product consumed will be considered illegal. In fact, CBD is perfectly legal to consume. So, from a legal point of view, there's no risk in taking it... Provided you turn to a certified retailer recognized for the quality of the products on sale.
What's more, for a CBD test to be positive... It's all going to depend on metabolism and external factors such as consumption habits, method of use, etc. To make sure you're on the right track, don't hesitate to ask your retailer for certificates of analysis.
These certificates detail the quantity of cannabinoids contained in a given product. So you can prove thatCBD oil, flower CBD or hash, or even the e-liquid, contains the right amount of cannabidiol for the right amount of tetrahydrocannabinol.
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