Cleansing our system for a drug test can be difficult, especially when time is short. Cannabis, in particular, can be detectable in our systems for longer than most other recreational substances, making it a challenge if we've used it.

Although cannabis is legal or decriminalized in several countries, national regulations, regulations on certain occupations, and regulations on traffic and movement may still require drug testing, which can seem unfair to those of us who use it occasionally.

Thus, the traffic regulations of Spanish law penalize the possession and effects of narcotic and/or psychotropic substances on the human body.

Interestingly, although cannabis is considered by far the least dangerous recreational drug in terms of short-term effects, its complete elimination from the body can take weeks, even though the psychoactive effects typically last only a few hours.

How to Fail a Drug Test

Cannabis is a drug that is stored in the body's fatty tissue, meaning it binds to fat. For regular users, whether those who smoke heavily or are overweight, passing a drug test can be a challenge like Tom Cruise's in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE.

Whether we use cannabis to relax, treat chronic pain, or another medical condition, knowing how to cleanse our system is essential for taking a drug test. Drug tests don't distinguish between recreational and therapeutic use; so a positive result is simply a positive result.

In this article, we'll try to provide you with some basic tips to help you pass these tests, or at least to do our best to avoid a positive result.

The first essential step, and it's obvious, is to stop using cannabis at least one week before the drug test.

Detox with Diet and Exercise

Since cannabis is a fat-soluble substance, the best strategy to quickly eliminate it from our bodies involves a balanced diet, low in fat and sugar, and, through exercise, eliminating excess fat from our bodies.

Exercise helps reduce THC levels in the body by mobilizing fats where this substance is stored. Additionally, increasing basic muscle mass boosts our body's metabolic rate, which means we can burn fat even at rest.

Maintaining a healthy body weight and staying adequately hydrated are essential steps to prepare our bodies to eliminate waste quickly.

If we are frequent users and know a drug test is coming up, stopping use as soon as possible is crucial. The better our overall health, the less time our body will need to cleanse itself.

Consequently, staying in good physical shape becomes another effective strategy for ensuring a clean result on a drug test.

The Best Detox Drinks

For a healthy body, the most effective detox drink combines water and time.

If we want to help our body eliminate all types of toxins and elements that can cause a positive result on the DROGOTEST, we recommend drinking one of these detox drinks, as they will help us urinate frequently and gradually eliminate toxins from our body.

Most “detoxes” with natural beverages require at least a few days of not smoking and drinking these beverages daily and in large quantities.

For slightly overweight or obese smokers, those few days of not smoking and drinking heavily translate into a few weeks of not drinking alcohol while they cleanse with these beverages.

Coffee

Who doesn't enjoy a hot cup of coffee in the morning, or at practically any time of day? Coffee seems to be a passion shared by many.

Coffee has natural diuretic properties, which means it promotes urine production. Therefore, coffee, when combined with adequate water intake, promotes urination and helps quickly cleanse our system.

Although it is recommended to avoid cannabis use at least a week before undergoing a test, coffee can certainly help eliminate residual toxins from the body. It is important to remember to enjoy it without adding dairy or heavy sugars, especially if you are an espresso lover, as these ingredients can prolong the retention of THC in our system.

Lemonade

This drink is not only nutritious but also extremely pleasant to consume. Simply add a tablespoon of lemon juice to every half liter of water. This not only gives it a pleasant citrus flavor but also enriches it with various vitamins.

Fill a water bottle with this mixture and carry it with you several days before the test, drinking it as regularly as possible. Again, it's important to note that you should stop using cannabis for at least a week to allow this combination the time it needs to purify your body.

Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice and drug testing have long been linked. Long before detox drinks appeared on the market, smokers were often recommended to perform cranberry juice cleanses a few days before the test to achieve a favorable result.

However, it's important to make sure you get 100% cranberry juice, as juice concentrates often contain high levels of sugar and other juices that significantly reduce its effectiveness.

Pure cranberry juice offers several health benefits, specifically cleansing the kidneys, lymphatic system, and intestines of toxins. It can also be beneficial for treating symptoms of minor urinary tract infections.

To perform the cleanse, it's recommended to start with the juice about a week before the test and add some water and B vitamins to the mixture to effectively dilute the urine and purify the body faster.

Final Resource

All of these tips and strategies are effective if we plan ahead or know in advance that we might be subject to a drug test for work-related or medical reasons. But what happens if we are caught unaware or by surprise in a random traffic check?

In this case, we will most likely test positive on the DROGOTEST and be imposed an administrative sanction in the form of a fine and possible loss of points on our driver's license.

At this point, we only have to appeal the sanction on our own or with the intermediation of a specialized lawyer who can help us process this final appeal in defense of our rights to equality with regarding users of medications and alcohol.