So how long does weed stay in your system? The most common way to test for THC, the primary psychoactive found in cannabis, is via simple urine testing. Urine testing is both the cheapest method and it has a long detection period. Urine and other tests like it do not test for THC itself specifically, but rather for a THC metabolite called THC-COOH. The presence of this metabolite means that the body has recently processed the chemical.

The length of time will vary depending on how often you consume the good green herb. When it comes to how long weed stays in your system, THC is stored in the body’s fat, and therefore accumulates in the body gradually over time. It essentially doesn’t matter how you consume cannabis, the more you smoke, vape, or eat the herb, the longer it will be detectable in your urine. Here’s what you should know before you find yourself peeing in one of those little cups.

In general, here’s how long cannabis can be found in your system:

For single use: up to 8 days

up to 8 days For frequent use: up to 15 days

up to 15 days For regular use: up to 30 days

up to 30 days For heavy use: up to 45-77 days

As a general guide, if you’re a regular consumer of marijuana, the chances are THC will remain in your urine for even up to a month after stopping. That’s why it’s good to stay frosty, on your toes, since this is also the most likely and frequent way you’ll be tested for weed in your system.

Do not panic. We’re here to get through this together. Hoping to ultimately pass a urine test? Read more down below.