
The cannabis plant contains many cannabinoids. CBD is one of them, making up about 40% of the plant. Other abundant cannabinoids include CBC, CBN and THC. THC, however, has been likened to CBD, but the two are quite different.
Many people prefer CBD products due to their natural cure for various ailments. The cannabis plant produces marijuana and hemp products, and they both contain different levels of THC. Hence, CBD derived from hemp contains less THC as compared to one derived from marijuana.
Different types of CBD
Full-spectrum
These contain all of the chemicals found in the plant that produced them.
Full-spectrum CBD is most commonly derived from the marijuana subspecies.
THC levels in full-spectrum CBD oil obtained from marijuana might vary.
CBD of broad-spectrum
Broad-spectrum CBD products, like full-spectrum CBD products, contain additional plant chemicals like terpenes and other cannabinoids. Broad-spectrum CBD does not contain THC.
Isolate of CBD
CBD isolate is CBD in its purest form. It contains no additives apart from its natural form.
Hemp plants are the most common source of CBD isolation. THC should not be present in hemp-based CBD isolates.
Urine drug test
A urine drug test is commonly used for cannabis. In addition to cannabis, a urine drug test can identify other substances such as alcohol. The urine test uses antibodies that latch on to a particular drug and its metabolites. The test will show positive if the antibodies identify the particular drug. However, there can be concentration levels to determine the result of a test. When a test identifies a drug below a certain concentration threshold, the results will be ruled negative. CBD is not supposed to show up on a test.
However, a CBD product can contain THC, and people can fail a drug test when consuming such a product. People are well aware of the advantages of CBD. Many consumers, however, are hesitant to use CBD products because of the possibility of failing a drug test. These tests seek for drugs in the body that can be detected, including marijuana.
What else contributes to a positive drug test?
Another factor that can make one fail a urine drug test from CBD is mislabeling. CBD is derived from hemp, which contains THC by nature. On the other hand, CBD products must contain no more than 0.3 percent of THC to comply with regulatory regulations. However, low-quality CBD products do slip through the cracks because the CBD sector is largely unregulated.
Small quantities of THC in the extract could end up in the finished product if it’s handled incorrectly. It could result in a positive drug test depending on the dose. Cross-contamination isn’t a significant danger, but it’s something to be cautious of. When purchasing CBD products from a cannabis shop, cross-contamination is most likely to take place.
Secondhand THC exposure is possible, just as you can be exposed to hazardous chemicals from cigarette smoke. While unintended marijuana exposure from secondhand smoke is unlikely to result in a positive drug test, it is possible.