With the increasing popularity of Delta 8 products, there are so many questions being asked about this exciting cannabinoid compound. Many people wonder if Delta 8 THC shows up on a drug test like Delta 9 THC. Others wonder just how long Delta 8 stays in your urine. We are happy to clear up any confusion about our Delta 8 products and how they affect your urine and drug tests.
What Is Delta 8 THC?
Let’s start with the basics. Delta 8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a compound that comes from Cannabis and is similar to Delta 9 THC in chemical structure and effects. Because Delta 8 is extracted from Hemp it is federally legal. The effects of Delta 8 are milder than traditional THC. While Delta 8 can provide a slight intoxicating effect, it is mainly used to promote a calm and relaxed state rather than to get “high.”
What Are The Effects of Delta 8?
Delta 8 is a Hemp compound that is typically used recreationally for its psychoactive effects. However, it also has therapeutic effects as well.
Psychoactive Effects
- Milder High: Delta 8 produces a less intense high compared to Delta 9 THC. Users often describe the high as smoother, more clear-headed and less likely to induce anxiety or paranoia.
- Euphoria: It can stimulate feelings of euphoria, relaxation and happiness.
- Altered Perception: Delta 8 may cause mild alterations in perception, mood and cognition.
Therapeutic Effects
- Anxiety Reduction: Some users find Delta 8 helpful for reducing anxiety and stress.
- Pain Relief: Delta 8 THC may have analgesic properties, which could help to alleviate pain.
- Anti-nausea: It has been reported to help reduce nausea and vomiting, which can be beneficial for those undergoing chemotherapy.
- Appetite Stimulation: Delta 8 can increase appetite, making it potentially useful for people dealing with inappetence.
What Are the Side Effects of Delta 8?
- Dry Mouth and Eyes: Similar to other cannabinoids, Delta 8 can cause dry mouth and dry eyes.
- Drowsiness: It may cause drowsiness or sedation, especially at higher doses.
- Cognitive Impairment: Delta 8 THC can lead to temporary memory and concentration issues.
- Impaired Coordination: It may affect motor skills and coordination, making activities like driving dangerous.
How Long Does Delta 8 Stay in Your System?
Blood tests can usually only detect THC for 1 or 2 days, but for heavy users, it can show up in the blood much longer. Hair tests can detect THC for up to 90 days. Delta 8 metabolites may only show up for a day after a single use, but they can show up for about a month in heavy and frequent users. Your weight, metabolism, frequency of use, concentration of Delta 8, how often you exercise, your water intake, fiber intake and how you take Delta 8 can affect how long Delta 8 stays in your system. Your body tends to hold onto Delta 8 that absorbed from edibles longer than Delta 8 which is vaped.
How Long Does Delta 8 Stay in Your Urine?
Delta 8 is detectable in urine from just 24 hours to about 30 days depending on several factors, but mainly how often you use it. In this way, it is very similar to Delta 9 THC.
How Long Does Delta 8 Stay in Urine Test
A positive result on a urine test is likely to occur even if you have only used Delta 8 once within a week of the test. For frequent or heavy users, a positive result can pop up for up to 35 days after stopping use. However, users can metabolize Delta 8 THC differently so there are no guarantees when it comes to Delta 8 use and drug testing.
Delta 8 THC is not typically screened for on a drug test, but it so similar to Delta 9 THC that it is likely to come out on the test as if it were Delta 9.
How Long Do Delta 8 Gummies Stay in Your System?
The effects of Delta 8 Gummies usually don’t kick in for 30 minutes to an hour, but typically last from three to five hours.
The Delta 8 THC from these edibles can be detectible in urine for 30 days or more, in hair for 90 days and in blood for one to five days.
How Long Does Delta 8 Stay in Hair Follicles?
Just like Delta 9 THC, Delta 8 can remain in hair follicles for three months. Light use isn’t likely to show up for as long. Users with long hair may have indicators for Delta 8 or Delta 9 for even longer than 30 days.
Can Delta 8 Make You Fail a Drug Test?
It is possible for Delta 8 to make you fail a drug test. Because Delta 8 THC is very similar structurally to Delta 9 THC, you may test positive for THC/Marijuana on a drug test. Also, Delta 8 products can contain up to 0.3% Delta 9 THC which could also elicit a positive drug test result on sensitive tests. Do not use any Delta 8 products if you may be subject to a drug test.
Does Delta 8 Show Up on a Urine Test?
Yes, for the reasons discussed previously, Delta 8 products can show up on a drug test. Some tests cannot decipher between the two different types of THC. Many tests only require minuscule amounts of Delta-9 THC to show up positive. Therefore, even federally legal products like CBD and Delta 8 THC can cause a positive result on a urine test.
How to Remove Delta 8 From Your System
While there is no cure-all for removing Delta 8 from your system, there are some ways to help push THC out of your system a bit faster.
Here are some ways to help Delta 8 flush from your system faster:
- Stop Using Delta 8: Hopefully, this one is obvious.
- Load up on Water: This can help flush your system and dilute your urine. So, drinking plenty of water will help flush the Delta 8 from your body as well as dilute the THC in your urine.
- Load up on Fiber: Fiber helps your digestive system work better and can even help remove toxins.
- Eat Better: Avoid high amounts of fat, sugar and sodium. These things can slow metabolism and cause water retention which is the opposite of what you are trying to accomplish.
- Exercise More: Exercise is an excellent tool for flushing THC through your system faster. It can help your body work better, speed up metabolism and burn off those pesky fat cells where THC is stored in your body.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, Delta 8 isn’t the magic THC that doesn’t show up on drug tests like you were hoping. Fortunately, if you only used Delta 8 once or twice it won’t likely stay in your urine for much more than a couple of days. If you know you will be subject to drug tests, avoid Delta 8 altogether. If not, check out Hemp Bombs awesome Cannabis products including Delta 8 Gummies and Delta 9 Gummies!
