CBD products have evolved a lot and are now available in different forms. CBD gummies have become a fan favorite for two main reasons: they are tastier, and they offer a more convenient way of consuming CBD.
But don’t be fooled just because CBD gummy bears taste like candy. They can show up in a drug test. And as you know, a failed drug test could be a stumbling block to a lucrative job or a college scholarship.
Below, we explain how CBD gummy bears show up positive on a drug test. Read on to learn more.
The Type of CBD Matters
Drug tests typically screen for the presence of THC, the compound that causes intoxicating effects in the cannabis plant. Some CBD gummy bears may contain THC, which, even in negligible amounts, may show up positive on a drug screening test.
All CBD products, including gummy bears, fall into three categories:
CBD Isolate
Isolates are created when CBD molecules are specifically isolated from the hemp or cannabis plant through a hi-tech extraction process. The end result contains:
Pure CBD
No THC
No other cannabinoids or terpenes
No flavor or aroma
Since they do not have any trace of THC, CBD isolates gummies are a great option if you want to enjoy the benefits of CBD with no chance of failing a drug test.
Broad-spectrum CBD
Broad-spectrum CBD has a range of naturally occurring cannabinoids and terpenes from the cannabis plant. However, it does not have any traces of THC. This basically means that you’re able to enjoy the entourage effect of cannabis without failing a drug test. The entourage effect occurs when different cannabinoids in cannabis work together to produce an overall feeling of wellness.
Full-spectrum CBD
Full-spectrum CBD contains a range of naturally occurring cannabinoid compounds, just like broad-spectrum CBD. The only difference is that it has traces of THC, not enough to get you intoxicated but significant enough to show up on a drug test.
What Level of THC Causes a Failed Drug Test?
There’s no specific THC cutoff level across all drug tests since different drug tests may have different thresholds for positive THC drug results. That being said, the most common threshold level for THC on a urine test is 50 nanograms per millimeter (ng/mL) of urine.
This means that the amount of THC in your system must be under 50 ng/Ml to pass a urine THC drug test. To surpass the 50 ng/mL threshold, you may have to consume more than 2,000 mg of CBD per day, which is a much higher dosage compared to what an average person would take.
That being said, you could still hit the 50 ng/mL cutoff level without necessarily consuming a high CBD dosage per day. That’s because:
THC is fat-soluble: So when you consume CBD gummies with a significant THC concentration, it is absorbed alongside other fats and deposited in your body’s fatty tissues. The stored THC may then be released slowly into your bloodstream over time. Since drug tests may identify THC in your system within three days after a single use, you stand a chance of failing a drug test.
The type of CBD gummy bears you’re consuming may contain more than the 0.3 percent THC limit: Yes, there’s a possibility for hemp-derived CBD products to have high levels of THC. In a research survey by Penn Medicine researchers, one in five CBD products online had up to 6.4 mg/mL THC, enough to show up in a drug test.
Why You Should Always Ask For a Certificate of Analysis (COA) From Your Vendor
If you have to use CBD and take a drug test, it’s important to perform due diligence on the product you’re buying. The first thing you should do is confirm whether the CBD gummy bears you’re consuming have been tested by a third-party laboratory.
Certificate of Analysis
Every tested CBD product comes with a Certificate of Analysis or lab report. The lab report communicates the findings of a scientific test on the cannabis compounds detected in a product batch. In other words, it lists each cannabinoid found in the batch, accompanied by the concentration percentage within that batch.
When perusing the lab report, confirm whether the cannabinoid content listing is similar to what’s labeled on the CBD product’s packaging. For example, if the CBD gummies’ packaging lists that it contains 750 mg of CBD, the lab report should confirm the same.
Without a lab report, you wouldn’t be able to confirm the presence of THC in your CBD gummies. You can easily access lab reports on the company’s website. And if it’s not displayed, you can always ask for one.
That being said, a CBD product without any lab report points to transparency issues and should therefore be considered a red flag.
The Bottom Line
Consuming CBD gummy bears doesn’t mean that you’ll automatically pass a marijuana drug test. Yes, drug tests don’t screen for CBD. But the small traces of THC in hemp-derived CBD products may show up positive in drug tests.
However, CBD isolate and broad-spectrum CBD gummies are less likely to show up in a drug test. That’s because they don’t have any traces of THC. In contrast, full-spectrum CBD gummies contain negligible amounts of THC that may be detectable in a marijuana drug test.
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