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Cannabis can stay in your system for a long time, depending on how often you use it. If you’re a heavy user, it can take weeks or even months for the drug to completely leave your body. But if you’re a occasional user, it may only take a few days.
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The Different Types of Cannabis
There are three main types of cannabis- indica, sativa, and hybrid. Indica strains are physically sedating, perfect for relaxation and sleep. They tend to have a deep, full body stone with couch-lock effects. Sativas are the opposite- they provide more of a cerebral, uplifting high. They are perfect for daytime use and for those dealing with depression or anxiety. Hybrids are a balance of the two and provide a little bit of both worlds.
Indica
Indica is a shorter, bushier plant, typically growing between 2 and 4 feet tall. The leaves are wide and deep green, with some strains showing purple or red highlights. Indica buds are denser and darker than sativa buds, with a high concentration of trichomes that make them very sticky.
Indica plants originated in the Hindu Kush mountains of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. They were first introduced to the West in the late 18th century by French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck. Today, indica strains are popular among cannabis users for their relaxing, sedative effects. They are often used to treat pain, insomnia, anxiety, and muscle spasms.
Sativa
Sativa is a type of cannabis plant that is taller and has thinner leaves than the indica plant. Sativa plants also take longer to mature than indica plants. The high from smoking sativa is usually described as uplifting and cerebral. It provides a more energetic high than indica. The high from sativa can be helpful for people with depression, fatigue, or anxiety disorders.
Hybrid
A hybrid is a type of cannabis plant that is the result of cross-breeding two different types of cannabis plants. The two plants used to create a hybrid can be any combination of indica, sativa, or ruderalis. Cannabis ruderalis is a type of cannabis plant that is native to Russia and Eastern Europe. It is a small plant that typically only grows to be about 2 feet tall. Ruderalis plants flowering cycle is not determined by the light cycle like indica and sativa plants are, instead it flowers based on its age. For this reason, ruderalis is sometimes used in the creation of autoflowering strains of cannabis.
Indica, sativa, and ruderalis are the three main types of cannabis plants. All hybrid strains will contain some characteristics from all three of these types of plants. The ratio of indica to sativa in a hybrid strain will determine which characteristics are more dominant. A hybrid strain with a higher indica ratio will have more sedative effects while a hybrid strain with a higher sativa ratio will have more energizing effects.
The Different Methods of Consuming Cannabis
Cannabis can be ingested in many different ways, each of which have different effects on the body and how long the effects last. The most common method of consuming cannabis is smoking it, but it can also be eaten, vaporized, or taken in pill form.
Smoking
Smoking is the most common way people consume cannabis. It can be smoked in a joint (rolling paper), in a blunt (hollowed-out cigar filled with cannabis), or from a pipe, bong or bubbler. The effects of smoking can be felt within minutes and typically peak within 30 minutes. They can last for two to four hours.
When smoking cannabis, you inhale combustion products along with THC and other cannabinoids. These products are harmful to your lungs and airways. Even if you don’t feel the effects of these products immediately, they can still do damage over time. Additionally, smoking high-THC cannabis can increase your risk of psychosis and schizophrenia.
Vaping
Vaping is one of the most efficient ways to consume cannabis. It involves heating cannabis flower or concentrate without burning it, allowing you to inhale only the active compounds (THC, CBD, etc.). Vaping flower or concentrate will generally result in a faster onset of effects than smoking because the active compounds are absorbed directly into your lungs and then rapidly into your bloodstream. The effects of vaping typically peak within 10 minutes and can last up to 2 hours.
Eating
When you eat cannabis, it has to go through your digestive system before it gets into your bloodstream and this can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The effects will also last much longer, anywhere from 4-12 hours. It’s important to keep in mind that if you’ve eaten recently, it will take longer for the effects of the cannabis to kick in.
The Different Factors That Affect How Long Cannabis Stays in Your System
Cannabis can stay in your system for a few days to a few weeks, depending on a variety of factors. These include how much you smoke, how often you smoke, and your metabolism. In this article, we’ll explore all the different factors that affect how long cannabis stays in your system.
Your Body Fat Percentage
body fat percentage plays a role in how long THC will stay in your system.
Body fat stores THC and other metabolites, so the more body fat you have, the longer THC will stay in your system. In addition, people with higher body fat percentages tend to metabolize THC at a slower rate.
Your Metabolism
The rate of cannabis metabolism varies from person to person. A variety of factors can affect an individual’s metabolic rate, including:
-Age
-Weight
-Body fat percentage
-Activity level
-Diet
-Overall health
Generally speaking, people with a higher metabolism will process cannabis faster than those with a lower metabolism. The same is true for people who are younger, thinner, and more active.
The Strength of the Cannabis
The strength of the cannabis you consume will also play a role in how long it stays in your system. If you smoke strong cannabis with a high THC content, it will take longer to leave your system than if you smoked weaker cannabis with a lower THC content. In general, the stronger the cannabis, the longer it will stay in your system.
How To Get Cannabis Out of Your System Faster
The amount of time cannabis stays in your system depends on how frequently you use it, the method of ingestion, and your metabolism. The THC in cannabis can be detected in your body for up to 30 days after you last used it. If you need to get the THC out of your system quickly, there are a few things you can do.
Drink Lots of Water
Water will not only help dilute your system, but also flush out THC metabolites. Try to drink at least 2 liters of water per day, starting a few days before you need to be clean. On the day of your test, drink as much water as you can without making yourself sick, and urinate frequently.
Exercise
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to speed up cannabis metabolism and eliminate the drug from your system faster. When you exercise, you increase your heart rate and body temperature, which causes you to sweat. Sweating helps to expel toxins from your body, including THC.
Try a Detox Tea
Detox teas are one of the most popular ways to try to speed up the process of flushing cannabis out of your system. While there is no scientific evidence that detox teas actually work, many people believe that they help by giving your body a boost of antioxidants and other nutrients that can help you to metabolize THC more quickly. There are many different brands and flavors of detox tea on the market, so it’s easy to find one that you like. Be sure to follow the instructions on the package carefully, as some detox teas should be steeped for less time than others.
