How Drug Tests Work

The reasons behind companies choosing to test their employees for drugs has to do with safety, legal protection, improved productivity, or federal mandates. If an employee is taking drugs which cause impairment, it can lead to problems in the areas above.

CBD derived from hemp is non-psychoactive as it contains less than 0.3% THC (the psychoactive compound which causes a "high").

Most employers use either a 5-panel or 10-panel drug screen, both of which test for THC-COOH, which is what THC turns in to after it’s metabolized by the body. In addition to THC, the 5-panel drug screen also tests for cocaine, opiates, PCP, and amphetamines/methamphetamines. The 10-panel screen tests for the same substances as the 5- panel, plus more recreational and pharmaceutical drugs, including barbiturates, propoxyphene, benzodiazepines, methadone, and propoxyphene. The most common method of drug testing is using a urine sample.

CBD and Medical Tests

As CBD can have harmful interactions with other drugs, medical professionals need to know about CBD consumption before prescribing medication and before surgery. This is why doctors conduct a pre-surgery drug screening to ensure all chemicals and medications currently in your system be identified prior to putting you under. It’s always best to provide full disclosure about your CBD use to medical professionals for these reasons.

How to Play It Safe

It’s always a smart idea to check your company’s policy regardless of CBD’s legality in your state. Even though it’s unlikely that your employment drug testing will at some point screen specifically for CBD, if there’s a chance that a corporate insurance provider views CBD as a threat, you should be aware of this ahead of time.

 While CBD will not show up on a drug test, you should still ensure that the CBD products you are ingesting are as pure as possible. Some CBD products can have more THC than others, and that can increase the risk of a positive test result.

The growing popularity of the apple tart strain has sparked broader discussions around cannabinoid detection. If you’re curious about potential risks, it's worth reviewing whether CBD shows up on drug tests—a topic that continues to cause confusion for both recreational and medicinal users.

Many cannabis users wonder, does CBD show up on drug tests? The Mimosa strain, known for its uplifting effects, contains THC, so understanding testing implications is important before use.