So your boss told you that you have to give a urine sample for an upcoming drug test to keep your job.  You know that you smoked some pot at a party a few weeks ago but what you don’t know is how long does THC stay in your system.  That is the million dollar question!

Everyone metabolizes THC at a different rate and it is hard to determine just when the THC metabolites will be gone from your system.  When you smoke marijuana, your body processes it and releases the THC metabolites.  These metabolites then attach themselves to your fat cells and they dissipate when you burn your fat cells.

For a light to moderate smoker this process can take anywhere from fourteen days to eleven weeks.  Much of this has to do with your body weight and the amount of marijuana you have smoked over the years.  If you have not taken a break from smoking then your body has just been accumulating toxins with no breaks to release some of these metabolites.

If you don’t think that enough time has passed since you quit smoking and when your test should be then you should get a home test strip to see if you will pass a test.  If you are failing the home test then you might need to purchase a detox drink or some detox capsules.  This will enable you to pass your test with confidence provided you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.