{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/joints/4","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10718-markdown","title":"How long does marijuana stay in your system?","slug":"how-long-does-marijuana-stay-in-your-system","content":"\"I have accepted a new job that involves drug testing prior to starting. I smoked a joint this past weekend and my test is scheduled on Friday. Is a week long enough for it to clear out of my system?\"\n_____________________\nThis really depends. Urine testing is the most common way of detecting THC in your system but how long it remains in your system in a detectable way varies.\n\nEach person metabolizes THC at a different rate. THC is broken down into a chemical known as THC-COOH. This happens after the liver breaks down THC. The rate of break down varies the results as well as how much you may ingest. For instance someone who smokes or takes THC in any form on a regular basis, say every day or several times a week may test positive up to 10 days after smoking. A person that has smoked once may only test positive 1-3 days afterwards.\n\nThat said, a person that smokes a lot and frequently may still test positive after 10 days. In many cases, this type of consumer may event test positive 3-4 weeks later!\n\nHope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nAny cannabis product with THC can potentially set off a urine drug test.  CBD however is different, and if you are using CBD by itself it should not set off a drug test unless there are small amounts of THC in the product.\n\ndrbultman\n_____________________\nMay I suggest a cleanse?  Try drinking up to a gallon / day in the days leading before your drug test.  there's also evidence that exercise and taking B-complex vitamins might help.  Finally, if you have further doubts, purchase a  urine drug test from the pharmacy and test yourself. I hope this helps!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10688-markdown","title":"Are there different substances between strains (Indica, Sativa)?  Is this something that is seen in others?","slug":"are-there-different-substances-between-strains-indica-sativa-is-this-something-that-is-seen-in-others","content":"\"I have found that the Indica strains help control my orthopedic and migraine pain better than Sativa strains.  With the sativa I feel like my muscles are \"Over\" relaxed and my joints (shoulders, back, knees) are grinding together even more than normal.\n\nIn addition,  the Sativa causes my anxiety to spike.\n\nI have tried edibles, caplets, and vaporizing.\"\n_____________________\nFirst, you should understand that cannabis has been heavily hybridized since it first evolved and humans began cultivating it, so many of the original terpene and cannabinoid profiles have changed. There are some \"old world\" stable strains that persist and some users swear by there characteristics, but cannabis affects each user individually. The plant's chemical components serve to try to restore homeostasis in our internal biology. \n\nHistorically, Sativas were thought to be energizing and Indicas were thought to be more sedating. \n\nFor some of the older more stable strains that have retained their genetic character that may still be true, but the overall effect of the plant or product is a result of the entire chemical profile and our internal biology. Most medicinal cannabis obtained in California is tested and the chemical profiles can be reviewed. \n\nCertain terpenes such at \"Myrcene\" can produce sedation when present in higher concentrations in cannabis. Higher concentrations of myrcene tend to be more common in Indicas, thus the more sedating effect. This is not true of all Indicas, and newer hybrids may have varying chemical profiles.\n\nUse the website address below to see an example of an Indica profile:\n\nhttps://www.leafly.com/indica/granddaddy-purple\n\nNote the concentration of myrcene on the profile.\n\nYou can compare many common strain types in this way. I suggest you keep a \"treatment journal\" to note your responses to various strains and compare the profiles when available to determine which strains are more therapeutic for you.\n\n\n\ndrgerhart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10626-markdown","title":" How can cannabis oil/creams help with medicine caused joint pain? ","slug":"how-can-cannabis-oil-creams-help-with-medicine-caused-joint-pain","content":"\"Meds taken after breast cancer causing joint pain side effects.\"\n_____________________\nJoint pain from arthritis effects about 10 million people in the world today. Those that are effected by joint pain after chemotherapy are unknown, That being said however, cannabis has been used for centuries to help with joint pain. Today there are many oils and creams that can be used topically on the skin over the joints that are painful. The anti-inflammatory effect of cannabis as well as it's ability to modulate the immune system has made it a staple in many people who suffer from joint pain either form osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid arthritis.\n\nCannabis infused creams and oils and other trans-dermal  methods work by binding to CB2 receptors that are part of the bodies endocannabinoid system. Some of the topicals do not have any THC in them at all and therefor avoid any psychoactive effects. Even those with some THC in them have a mild, if any, psychoactive effect. Part of the reason is that it is difficult for these creams to pass through the skin and need to be combined in an oil base. Transdermal patches with THC can cause some psychoactive effects since that don't evaporate as fast as topicals and can permeate the skin over time enter the bloodstream. \n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10625-markdown","title":"What is the difference between smoking marijuana and vaporizing? Aren't they both smoking?","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-smoking-marijuana-and-vaporizing-arent-they-both-smoking","content":"\"I'm unclear as to why some people vaporize weed and other people smoke joints. Is there really a big difference between the two?\"\n_____________________\nA vaporizer is a device that controls the temperature and disallows medicine reaching the temperature at which combustion (fire) occurs. The vaporizer temperature becomes hot enough for the cannabinoids in the medicine to go from solid or liquid to vapor state.  There are a variety of vaporizers on the market and shredded flower, oil concentrates, and dab products (e.g. wax) may be vaporized.  \n\nAny time a flame source is used to ignite medicine, whether it be rolled in paper, placed in a pipe, or used with a water pipe/bong, the product is burned and smoke is created.  Smoke contains carbon monoxide, tar, and carcinogens which may be harmful to your health.  \n\ndredmunds","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":36,"numPages":4,"currentPage":4,"id":5408,"name":"Joints","slug":"joints","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}