Marijuana, or cannabis, is currently the most widely used illicit substance on the planet.  It is used recreationally, medicinally and even in religious ceremonies yet it is still illegal in most parts of the world.  Marijuana use has been recorded as far back as The Bronze Age.  That is approximately 3000 BC.  Today it is estimated that roughly five percent of the world’s population uses marijuana annually.

The psychoactive substance in marijuana (That’s what gets you high) is called tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly referred to as THC.  The most common effects from marijuana are an increased heart rate, lower blood pressure, and a sharp reduction in concentration skills and short term memory.

Marijuana can remain present in your blood, urine and saliva longer than any other illicit substance because it is a natural substance and our bodies don’t reject it like a manufactured substance.  Also when marijuana is smoked the residue is somewhat sticky and it can adhere to the lungs for a long time.

Detection time for marijuana in a urine test, blood test or saliva test can differ based on a person’s body weight, history of usage and even the quality of the marijuana.  Using a detox drink can give you a small window of time where you can pass a test and not have any of the THC metabolites show up in your urine.  If you have to take a saliva test then using a detox mouthwash can render your saliva undetectable for THC for a short period of time as well.  If you are taking a blood test then neither the detox drinks nor the detox mouthwash will be any help. The THC metabolites will remain present in your hair until you stop smoking and your hair grows and it is cut off at the point of growth from when you stopped smoking.  Detox shampoos can help you pass a hair test if you don’t have the time for this process to take place.