February 11, 2019 Christine Gellado

How Long Does CBD Stay in Your System?

If you are looking at an employment opportunity that requires a drug screen, there's a chance that they might test for THC and CBD. It does not happen often, but it has been known to occur. You can’t hope that you won’t be tested for CBD. That is why it’s important to know how long CBD stays in your system.

Whether you’re looking for basic knowledge or facing a drug screen and you’re concerned a recent vaping session might show up, we will offer you all the essential information you need to know about how CBD works and how long it stays in the body.

How Should You Feel After Taking CBD?

While CBD comes from the controversial cannabis plant, it is commonly confused with THC especially when it comes to the mode of operation. Different words are used to define the experience that one receives after taking CBD.

However, CBD is non-intoxicating, non-psychoactive and DOES NOT GET YOU HIGH. The experience and effects commonly defined are usually caused by THC which has psychotropic elements. In most cases, when you're going through a drug test, they are generally looking for THC. Usually, CBD is never in the picture.

Does that mean you won’t feel anything when you take CBD? Well, the experience differs from person to person.

Some factors that could affect how you feel after taking CBD include:

The amount of CBD you take
The method of consumption
How frequently you take CBD

How long until CBD starts to work?

If you’re new to using CBD, it’s important to know how long it takes for it to start working. The answer to the question is not straightforward. It depends on many factors; the main one is how the compound is taken.

Sublingually

This is the most effective way to take CBD. It is placed under the tongue in the sublingual tissue. Only a few drops of CBD oil are placed under the tongue and held there for about a minute. The product is effectively absorbed straight into the bloodstream where it is taken around the body. In most cases, you can expect to feel some effect in about 5–20 minutes.

Vaping or smoking

You can also take CBD by vaping, in which case the CBD is absorbed through the lungs. This method is also effective because the CBD is not digested. It is absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs.

Oral

This is one of the most preferred methods of taking CBD. You can consume it in the form of gel-like capsules, gummy bears, vapes, smoothies, or chocolate. It takes time before it can start working because it has to be digested first. You might have to wait up to 20 minutes if you're on an empty stomach and up to an hour if taken after food.

The method of consumption is not the only factor that determines how quickly the CBD kicks in. Other variables like your weight, age, and height must be considered as well.

How Long Do The Effects Last After They Kick In?

Again, there is no straightforward answer to this question. Once the effects kick in, there are a few factors that determine how long they last. It is affected by the amount of CBD taken, and the method of consumption.

With the misconception that goes around CBD, it is understandable why most people would want to know how long it stays in the system just in case they have a test coming up. Unfortunately, it is not an easy question to answer.

Different individuals process CBD differently which makes it difficult to have a “one-size fits all” answer. It doesn’t help that the use of CBD has exploded in the recent past and not much research has been done on the subject.