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THC and Urine Testing: How Long Does THC Stay in Your System?

The Science Behind THC Metabolism When you consume cannabis, the psychoactive compound delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) enters your bloodstream and is distributed throughout your body. As your body processes THC, it is metabolized into more than 80 different metabolites, including the primary metabolite 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH). THC-COOH is the metabolite that drug tests typically look for to detect cannabis use. It can…