It is not a secret that they are not looking for drugs in the system during a drug test, but for drug metabolites – the by-products that are left in the body after the drug has been consumed. All substances have various, unlike structures, therefore, they all influence the body in its unique way, and of course, the by-products stay in the body afterwards different amount of time. It is commonly known that the presence of marijuana can be detected long after it has been consumed, in rare cases detecting up to three month. Other substances – like cocaine, heroin, amphetamine – do not stay in the body for too long, and detection time is counted in days instead of weeks. However, pot is not the only drug that can stay in the system for an extended period of time.

-          Hello, I have a basic question regarding a drug test. I am trying to figure something out – I know pot stays in your system, like, forever, but what about everything else? I stayed clean for so long, and still tested positive, so now I am confused.

-          It really depends on the drug itself, certain metabolites can stay in the body for quite some time, and they all stay in the hair forever – until the hair is cut off. There is a detection chart on our website if you want to take a look at it. What toxin are you concerned with?

-          I think it is called benzos – I used to take Valiums every now and again, but I was clean for at least a couple weeks before the test.

-          Benzodiazepines can be detected for up to six weeks after consumption. Let me recommend you a detox drink that will help you pass a test before you can get completely clean from it.