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How Long Does Marijuana Remain Within System, To Be Detected?

Hi I am to take a drug test hair follicle test, I have smoked Marijuana but only occasionally for migraine headache that I have suffered for years and only in small amounts. The last time was 1/31/2014 how long before it would be out of my system or hair?
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

Hair follicle tests for cannabis can detect the drug even if was taken 3 to 4 months ago. They are generally more sensitive than the urine drug screens and the sensitivity is much higher for consistent drug usage.

So, in your case since you have smoked marijuana 2 months ago there is a chance that the hair follicle test may turn out positive. You have mentioned that you had taken marijuana because of your migraine headache. I would like to know that there are much better and safer medication alternatives which can be effective. So, please consult a doctor for further treatment.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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How Long Does Marijuana Remain Within System, To Be Detected?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. Hair follicle tests for cannabis can detect the drug even if was taken 3 to 4 months ago. They are generally more sensitive than the urine drug screens and the sensitivity is much higher for consistent drug usage. So, in your case since you have smoked marijuana 2 months ago there is a chance that the hair follicle test may turn out positive. You have mentioned that you had taken marijuana because of your migraine headache. I would like to know that there are much better and safer medication alternatives which can be effective. So, please consult a doctor for further treatment. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist