Taking a journey with various cannabinoids can be fun and exciting. There are many of these compounds that exist on the market today, and even more questions that surround them. As of late, HHC has been the topic of focus, as it is just one of the psychoactive cannabinoids to exist that isn't a THC compound at all, and may potentially elude drug tests. This sets it apart from many others and seems to be a more promising choice for people with concerns.
Being drug tested is a common concern in today's era where in some states cannabis is legal, yet you can still be terminated from your place of employment for cannabis use. More specifically, it is a concern for those partaking in hemp-derived cannabinoids, which are legal due to the 2018 Farm Bill, yet still face the fear of being drug tested. HHC seems like one of the more promising cannabinoids out of the bunch when it comes to this topic but for those that have used it may wonder why long it actually stays in their system. Here are the details:
How Long Does HHC Stay In Your System?
Similar to Delta 8, Delta 9, and other cannabinoids on the market, HHC can stay in your system for the same amount of time or maybe even longer. It is a chemical that binds to the receptors in your body and must complete a process before it is passed along. While these compounds may be different from one another, the way they process through the body are similar, with the exception that HHC tends to hang around for a little longer. HHC is quite known for its elongated effects, however, it doesn't produce nearly the same potency, compared to Delta 8 and other cannabinoids that are popular. As a result, our time chart may be off slightly.
- HHC can be detected in your blood for up to 2 days.
- HHC can be detected in your saliva for up to 2 days.
- HHC can be detected in your urine for up to 48 days.
- HHC can be detected in your hair for up to 90 days.
Anytime there is a point of concern involving drug tests, it is best to prepare and allow the drug to exit your system first. Use our time chart above as reference but do not rely on it. Give yourself some lead time and ensure that your system is clean days or even weeks before an upcoming drug test.
Tip: Plan on using Delta 8 and concerned about an upcoming drug test? Feel free to browse our post and find out how long does Delta 8 stay in your system.
Benefits of HHC and Drug Testing
There are one benefit that come to mind when speaking of HHC and drug testing. It is one of the few psychoactive cannabinoids that has potential to elude drug tests since it isn't a THC compound, which is what most drug testing software has been programmed to detect. It is important to keep in mind, however, that old, outdated drug testing software is being updated to reflect the emergence of new cannabinoids on the market, and HHC may be one of them that it has been programmed for.
While Delta 8, Delta 10, and other cannabinoids may be federally legal, some states have banned it explicitly. What's promising for HHC is that it isn't quite as well known as others, therefore the drug testing equipment and the software that it uses may not be able to detect it. On the other hand, though it may not be able to detect HHC, it may detect it as a cannabis extract and group it in with other THC compounds. It's hard to definitively say since the manufactures of drug testing equipment and software are always looking for ways to evolve.
How Long Does HHC Effects Last?
The effects of HHC will be different from one person to the next. It is because no two people are alike, and there are several factors to consider when it comes to the effects this cannabinoid has on your body. For instance, your weight, age, how often you use, and how much you use are factors and can alter the effects and how long they last. The effects of HHC can take as little as 30-seconds to onset when vaping, and even up to 90 minutes using delta edibles. The onset of edibles take longer since the food product must be digested, making it take longer to metabolize.
If you are concerned or just interested to know how long the HHC effects will last, it totally depends on your personal level of tolerance. With Delta 8, the effects can last up to 5 hours. Since HHC's effects are reported to last even longer, there is potential for the effects to last up to 6 or 7 hours. One thing to take in account is that HHC, on the other hand, is less potent than Delta 8.
