How Long Does Weed Stay Good: The Basics

Let’s get to the heart of the matter. How long is weed good for? Under ideal storage conditions, cannabis can actually stay relatively fresh for a surprisingly long time.

If it’s been properly harvested, dried, cured, and then stored, you can expect your weed to stay fresh for anywhere from six months to a year.

If you’ve done an exceptionally good job of storing your bud, and you’re a little bit lucky, you may be able to stretch that timeline even further. Possibly to the point of approaching two years.

But for most weed smokers, conditions are less than ideal. In the absence of humidity controlled storage containers, and assuming that your weed will encounter some degree of light and the temperature might be less than perfect, don’t expect to get a full year out of your weed.

So how long does weed last? In general, try to consume all your weed within six months of purchasing it. But, of course, if you’ve invested in high-quality storage equipment, then you can push it out to the year mark.

How Long Is Weed Good For: The Scientific Answer

Now that you have a general idea for how long does weed last, let’s get into the more scientific answer. First, it’s important to understand what actually happens to marijuana as it ages.

Essentially, all the chemicals that make marijuana special break down. Over time, many of the cannabinoids and terpenes found in cannabis slowly break down and lose potency.

As the terpenes break down, your bud loses flavor and scent. As a result, old bud is relatively tasteless and lacks that distinctive, sharp odor that fresh weed is supposed to have. Sometimes, old weed will end up tasting harsh and nasty. Either way, when the terpenes have broken down, your weed won’t taste or smell the way it’s supposed to.

Similarly, and probably more importantly, cannabinoids also break down over time. Old, worn out bud won’t be as potent because a lot of the THC will have broken down and dissipated.

And here’s where we can get very precise with figuring out how long is weed good for. Fortunately, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has looked into things for us.

Their researchers found that, on average, cannabis plant matter loses THC potency at this rate:

• After one year, weed loses roughly 16% of its THC.
• Two years in storage results in a loss of 26% of its THC.
• Weed loses 34% of its THC after three years.
• After four years in storage, weed loses 41% of its THC.

How Long Does Weed Last: Is Your Weed Bad?

Let’s return to that old bag of weed you found at the back of your closet. How do you know if it’s bad? Basically, you’re looking for a few things:

• Is it moldy? If your weed was too moist or humid, it may develop mold. Do not smoke moldy weed!
• Is it dried out? If your bud has crumbled into dust, it’s obviously too old.
• Does it smell fresh? Old marijuana lacks the crisp scent of fresh weed.
• Does it break apart? If it’s spongy and doesn’t make any sounds when you pull apart a nug, it might be damp and moldy. If it instantly breaks down into dry dust, it’s too old.

How Long Does Weed Stay Good For?

If you determine that your weed has gone bad, it’s not the end of the world. Technically speaking, you can still smoke it. It just won’t taste very good. And since most of the cannabinoids have probably already broken down you probably won’t get very high.

But smoking old weed won’t kill you or make you sick. The only exception is moldy marijuana. If your flowers have encountered too much moisture they might get moldy.

If you see discolored spots, white fuzzy mold, or if it smells like anything other than cannabis, don’t mess with it. Smoking or otherwise ingesting mold can definitely make you sick or worse, so steer clear.

Now that you know the answer to the question, how long does weed stay good, what should you do to keep it fresh? To preserve your bud for as long as possible, practice proper storage techniques.

Try your best to control temperature and humidity. Keep it away from direct sunlight, and store it in a cool, dry, dark location. With a little bit of care and some basic equipment, you can get the most of your bud.

So, Does Weed Go Bad?

Yes, weed goes bad. In fact, there are a couple different ways it can go bad. On one hand, if your weed sits unused for too long, or you leave it exposed to too much light or open air, it will simply dry out and turn into dusty, crumbly, ineffective flower. On the other hand, if your weed is exposed to too much humidity or other contaminants it could go moldy. And you do not want to inhale mold smoke. Doing so can make you sick.

Beyond the possibility of getting sick from bad weed, keeping your weed fresh will give you a better product and a better cannabis experience. The longer cannabis is exposed to environmental factors such as light and air, the more the cannabinoids and terpenes deteriorate. So if you want weed that will taste and smell great, while getting you super high, take care of your bud the right way.

How to Keep Weed Fresh for Longer

Different cannabis products have slightly different needs if you want to keep them fresh and potent. Here’s a quick breakdown of how to keep different cannabis products fresher for longer:

Flower

To keep flower fresh, you need to store it properly. This includes limiting exposure to light and open air, and maintaining a proper humidity level, typically somewhere in the range of 54 percent to 63 percent.

To accomplish all this, store your bud in either a small glass Mason jar or a container designed specifically for marijuana. Keep the lid on tight, don’t open it very often, and keep it in a cool dark place.

And for humidity control, you can either toss in a humidity control pack—check out Boveda, Integra BOOST, or a similar product—or if you want to step up your game to pro level, you can store your weed in a dedicated cannabis humidor such as the Apothecarry, Cannador, or another similar product.

Edibles

To keep edibles fresh, leave them in their original package and store them in a place that’s away from open air and direct light. Be sure they’re in a cool location, as many types of edibles—especially things like hard candies and gummies—can easily melt.

Concentrates

The best way to keep your concentrates fresh and potent is to store them in small containers designed specifically for dabs. These are typically made out of glass, silicone, or a similar material. Keep the lids on tight and store the containers in a cool, dark place.

Vape Pens

As with any other cannabis product, it’s best to keep your vape pens away from direct light. Because the cannabis oil is already inside an airtight cartridge you don’t really need to worry about humidity or exposure to air. As a final tip, store your vape pen standing upright, as this will keep all the oil at the bottom of the cartridge, ready for immediate use.

(Updated from a previous post.)

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Weed Names: The Basics

Let’s start our list of weed names at the beginning, with the basics.

Cannabis

Technically speaking, this is probably the most “correct” of all names for weed. Cannabis is the scientific word for the plant. And it can be broken down even further to specify the type of strain you’re talking about.

Cannabis indica refers to any indica strain. These are traditionally thought to produce primarily bodily effects. Then there’s Cannabis sativa, the class of sativa strains. These ones traditionally produce heavy cerebral effects.

Finally, there’s Cannabis ruderalis. When it comes to other names for weed, this one is probably the least known. This is a low THC variant of the cannabis plant.

Weed

This is another one of the most common names for weed. While it’s easy to assume this name has to do with the plant, most people actually think it’s actually a slang term for a marijuana cigarette. Most agree this term came from 1920s cannabis culture in the U.S.

Pot

According to Dictionary.com, the term pot actually comes from the Spanish word potiguaya or potaguaya, both of which are a type of alcoholic drink in which cannabis flowers have been steeped.

Marijuana

Most agree that the term “marijuana,” sometimes spelled “marihuana,” is of Mexican-Spanish origins. The term seems to have come into common use during the 1920s and 1930s, primarily as a way of spreading anti-cannabis propaganda and fear.

Essentially, the theory goes that term was used by U.S. law enforcement to link cannabis with broadly-held racist and anti-immigrant views of Mexican people. As a result of this history, many people in the cannabis community are moving away from this term, citing concern over its racist and xenophobic origins. Use of the term remains hotly debated.

Other Names for Weed: Descriptive Words

Now that we’ve got some basics, let’s move into other names for weed. Specifically, let’s look at weed names that in some way describe a quality of the plant.

Grass

This is one of the more obvious weed names. You’ll hear weed referred to as “grass” primarily because it’s a safe way of referring to something that is also simply a green plant.

Herb

Herb is a favorite term among many weed smokers because it really gets at some of the unique attributes of cannabis. In particular, the word herb highlights the powerful and distinctive smells and tastes of the plant.

Similarly, herb also hints at the fact that cannabis can be used tons of different ways, just like other herbs. You can smoke it, cook with it, infuse other substances with it—you can even juice it raw.

Bud

If you’re looking for other names for weed to work into your lexicon, “bud” could be a good choice. This one is also kind of obvious, but it also displays some base understanding of what part of the plant you’re actually smoking.

Bud refers to the tight clusters of flowers—or buds—produce by the cannabis plant. These buds contain the most cannabinoids. They are what growers harvest, dry, and cure.

Nugs

From time to time, you’ve probably heard people talk about “nugs.” Like “bud” this is one of the names for weed that has to do with the flowers produced by the cannabis plant.

Typically, these buds are tightly clustered and dense. Kind of like little green nuggets—or nugs.

Skunk

One of the most distinctive qualities of cannabis is its smell. And many strains carry a strong touch of skunky scents. And that’s exactly what people have in mind when they use weed names along the lines of “skunk.”

Names for Weed: Wordplay & Language

To round out our list of other names for weed, let’s turn to wordplay and terms for cannabis from around the world.

Ganja

Today, ganja is most strongly associated with Jamaican Rastafarians. But it turns out that the word actually derives from Sanskrit. In fact, many people believe that the name of the Ganges River may share its roots with ganja.

In either case, the term “ganja” in today’s lexicon usually suggests some connection to Jamaica and Rastafarianism. Specifically, it’s one of those names for weed often reserved for very strong weed.

Mary Jane

This one is pure wordplay. It’s a punny way of saying “marijuana.” Like a lot of the words on this list, Mary Jane is essentially a coded way of talking about cannabis. And obviously, the need to invent a rich dictionary of slang codes is largely because of cannabis prohibition.

The Common Weed Names We Know and Love

This list of weed names is nowhere near an exhaustive collection of all possible names for weed. There are definitely tons of other names for weed that did not make this list.

In fact, it’s pretty much impossible to catalog each and every term for cannabis, since other names for weed are constantly evolving and being invented. But in any case, this list is a good starting place. And whatever name you hear, there’s probably some sort of story behind it.

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Spending Package Initiates Change to Tobacco Rules

The new change was part of a $1.4 trillion spending package signed by President Donald Trump on December 20. The package touched on a number of things, including tobacco sales, gun violence research, and Trump’s border wall.

On the tobacco front, the new package tasked the FDA with implementing a new change such that 21 is now the minimum age for buying tobacco.

USA Today originally reported that it was not clear when that change would go into effect. But the FDA’s website now makes it look as if the change has already been put into place.

A note from the FDA reads: “On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raise the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years.”

The note continued: “It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product—including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes—to anyone under 21. FDA will provide additional details on this issue as they become available.”

The change, and the spending package it was part of, reportedly had bipartisan support. In fact, the change echoed similar changes already enacted in different parts of the country.

Specifically, USA Today reported that 19 states and Washington D.C. had already raised the minimum age for buying tobacco. Now, the new federal law simply aligns with these more local changes.

FDA and Tobacco Products

This new change is the latest in several fairly recent tobacco-related changes coming down from the FDA. Most notably, in recent months and years, the FDA has begun tightening restrictions on tobacco vape products.

Most recently, the FDA sent Juul Labs a warning letter in September. Juul Labs is the company behind the explosively popular tobacco e-cigarette product Juul. However, amid its popularity, the company has faced significant backlash over what many claim is a product that tends to target underage consumers.

In the FDA’s September letter to Juul Labs, the agency told the company it can no longer advertise that its products are safer than regular cigarettes. In the letter, the FDA specifically mentioned young consumers.

“Our concern is amplified by the epidemic rate of increase in youth use of [electronic nicotine delivery system] products, including JUUL’s products, and evidence that [electronic nicotine delivery system] products contribute to youth use of, and addiction to, nicotine, to which youth are especially vulnerable.”

In November, the company stopped selling its mint flavored products. That same month, Washington D.C. and several states launched a lawsuit against Juul Labs. The suits claim that the company’s marketing and promotional materials wrongfully target minors.

Juul Labs is not the only tobacco company to face increased scrutiny in recent months. In fact, vaping products in general—both those containing THC and those containing only tobacco products—have faced a lot of pressure in the wake of vape-related lung injuries, illnesses, and deaths.

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Looks like this history has another incident to add to the books. This time, a man attempting to fly out of Nashville International Airport was caught with weed wrapped up to look like Christmas gifts.

Busted With Fake Presents

According to the Associated Press, the man who was allegedly trying to sneak the weed through the airport is 57 year old Somphone Temmeraj.

The man in question had reportedly flown from Seattle, Washington to Nashville, Tennessee. It is not entirely clear if Temmeraj was staying in Nashville, or simply transferring to another flight.

But one way or another, officers in the airport saw Temmeraj load his three bags onto a cart. The only problem was that the bags apparently smelled very strongly of marijuana. So much so, in fact, that reports indicate that both police officers and their K-9 units smelled it.

When officers approached Temmeraj, the man voluntarily let the cops search his bags. Inside were what appeared a bunch of wrapped Christmas presents.

But inside the holiday wrapping paper, the “gifts” were actually vacuum-sealed bags of weed. In total, Temmeraj was trying to transport 84 pounds of cannabis.

After discovering what was inside the packages, authorities arrested Temmeraj. He was then booked into jail in Nashville, and by Tuesday morning he had posted bail to be released.

It is unclear what will happen next for Temmeraj. The AP reported that there is no official word yet if he has a lawyer. And for now, Temmeraj has not issued any public statements.

Smuggling Weed Requires Creativity

There is nothing new about people coming up with creative ways to disguise weed for the purposes of smuggling it. In fact, there are numerous instances of exactly that.

Interesting examples include a woman tried to smuggle weed and meth into a jail by hiding it inside a bible. After arriving for visiting hours, the woman asked if she could give the bible to an inmate. A routine check of the book by a prison guard immediately found the hidden weed and meth. Needless to say, this attempt did not succeed.

In a somewhat similar story, smugglers created packets of weed shaped like carrots. They then wrapped the packages with orange tape and hid them inside a shipping truck. The shipment of fake, weed-filled carrots was eventually discovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the Pharr International Bridge in Pharr, Texas.

And while weed smugglers often go the route of trying to disguise their herb, others focus on creative ways of transporting weed without detection.

For example, a couple years ago, somebody got caught trying to sneak weed into a prison with a drone.

Similarly, a smuggler in the Southwest tried to sneak weed between Mexico and Arizona by way of a zip line. The zip line was apparently high enough of the ground to clear border fences in the area.

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However, all of that could be changing. This week, a lawmaker in the state pre-filed a new marijuana related bill. If the bill passes into law, it would bring sweeping changes to the state’s currently very restrictive weed laws.

Kentucky’s Proposed Legalization Bill

The potential new bill was pre-filed by Representative Cluster Howard. His proposal would make a number of big changes to Kentucky’s cannabis laws. Most notably, these changes include the following:

• It will be legal for adults 21 and older to purchase, possess, and consume marijuana.
• The bill would decriminalize the possession of less than one ounce of cannabis.
• Similarly, the proposed bill would establish a framework for regulating and taxing recreational retail sales.
• Howard’s proposal would put the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in charge of administering legal weed.
• Specifically, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board would issue four types of licenses. These include cultivator licenses, processing licenses, lab testing licenses, and retail licenses. Per local news source WKYT, businesses would have to renew their licenses every year.
• Each county in the state will be allowed to have up to two legal retailers. Larger counties can have more than two retailers, but no more than one retailer per every 2,300 residents.
• Legal retailers in Kentucky will only be allowed to sell cannabis and cannabis products.
• Under Howard’s bill, tax revenues would fund public retirement funds. Specifically, WKYT reports that his plan will allocate 75 percent of weed taxes to the Kentucky Employees Retirement System. Meanwhile, the remaining 25 percent would be to the Kentucky Teachers Retirement System.

Importantly, Howard’s bill also takes into account some of the social harm already caused by current prohibition laws. Specifically, his bill would create a pathway for people convicted of a marijuana misdemeanor to have their records expunged.

It’s not clear how many people this would affect. But typically, legislation like this has far-reaching impacts in states that implement such allowances.

Changes Coming in Kentucky?

It is not clear how much support Howard’s proposal will receive from other lawmakers in the state. But he has already started articulating what he sees as the many benefits of such a move.

“Other states have shown that legalizing cannabis for adult use is a win-win situation for everyone involved,” Rep. Howard told WKYT. “It’s a major revenue generator. It frees up critical jail and prison space. It helps counteract the deadly opioid epidemic. And it gives farmers a major new cash crop. The longer we wait, the more we miss out on these benefits.”

Next year could be a big one for cannabis law in Kentucky. In addition to Howard’s proposal, it appears that lawmakers in the state will consider a bill to legalize medical marijuana next year. House Bill 136 is slated to be one of the first major pieces of legislation to be considered in 2020.

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Taking things a step further, the nation is also considering a second bill. This one could set up a framework for regulating the production and sale of marijuana.

All in all, this new legislation could bring big changes to the country. But it could also have much broader implications throughout the region.

Trinidad and Tobago Getting Close to Decriminalizing Weed

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives in Trinidad and Tobago approved the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill of 2019. After the House’s approval, the bill will now move on to the Senate.

The Senate will discuss and debate the bill before it goes up for a vote. All of that is reportedly going to take place this week and next week.

If the Senate agrees on a final version of the bill and approves it, the legislation would eventually be sent back to the House for one more vote. And from there, it would finally be handed on to President Paula-Mae Weekes to be officially signed into law.

The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill of 2019 introduces a number of big changes for cannabis law in the country. These include the following:

• A person can possess up to 30 grams of weed and five grams of resin without facing any criminal charges.
• Possession of between 30 and 60 grams of weed, and between five and 10 grams of resin, will face a fee of roughly $200 USD. Importantly, this will not carry any criminal charges.
• Possession of 60 to 100 grams of weed, or 14 grams of resin, would carry a penalty as high as $11,092 USD.
• Citizens will be allowed to grow up to four cannabis plants at home. A previous version of this legislation allowed for home-growing male plants only. But this was changed, since male plants don’t actually produce smokable flowers.
• None of these will result in criminal offenses punishable by jail time. But, failure to pay fines could lead to additional fines and community service.

Far-Reaching Impact

Obviously, if these amendments pass into law it will immediately affect Trinidad and Tobago. But it could also have ripple effects throughout the Caribbean.

According to Investopedia, Trinidad and Tobago is the wealthiest country in the Caribbean bloc, giving it a lot of weight and influence throughout the region.

One More Piece of Cannabis Legislation

While the nation is currently closest to passing its decriminalization bill, lawmakers are also considering another potentially big bill. This one is called The Cannabis Control Bill.

Importantly, this bill would establish a framework to regulate the production and sale of marijuana in the country.

The Cannabis Control Bill was recently moved to a Joint Selection Committee of the Parliament. Reportedly, this body will make recommendations to Parliament in early 2020.

If this bill eventually passes into law, it would move Trinidad and Tobago firmly to the forefront of progressive cannabis law in the Caribbean.

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Now, new stats show exactly how much Canadians have spent on recreational weed. According to the new numbers, which come from Statistics Canada, the country as a whole spent just under $1 billion in year one of legalization. That works out to be roughly $24 per Canadian.

New Stats Put Number on High Demand for Legal Weed

The new data covers October 2018—the month that weed became legal in Canada—through September 2019, covering almost one year exactly.

In that time frame, Canadians spent $907,833,000 on recreational marijuana. This number is helpful, as it puts a specific amount on what had previously been recognized only very generically as a year of very high demand for recreational weed.

Recreational cannabis officially became legal in the country on October 17, 2018. Right away, there was massive demand. So much so, in fact, that shops and online retailers around the country started running out of product.

In the months immediately following legalization, there were predictions of months-long supply shortages. Many of those concerns came from the fear that cultivators and producers wouldn’t be able to harvest fast enough to restock shelves at retailers.

Based on a province by province breakdown of purchases, demand was the highest in Yukon. There, per capita sales came in at $103 per person. Prince Edward Island was the second highest. The average in that territory was $97 per person.

On the other end of the spectrum, British Columbia had the lowest per capita purchases, coming in at an average of only $10 per person.

Brick and Mortar vs. Online Retailers

One of the interesting details highlighted in the new stats is the difference between brick and mortar retailers and online sellers.

In some provinces, the only place to purchase legal weed is on province-run websites. Meanwhile, other provinces allow for brick and mortar shops to sell legal weed.

Taken as a whole, Canada saw a steady increase in the number of brick and mortar stores throughout the first year of legal weed.

Specifically, Statistics Canada said there were 217 physical retail stores in March 2019. Just a few months later, in July 2019, there were 407 brick and mortar shops.

Interestingly, access to physical retailers appeared to draw a significant portion of business away from online sellers.

More specifically, stats show that as the number of brick and mortar shops increased during the year, the market share of online sales fell from 43.4 percent in October 2018 all the way to 5.9 percent in September 2019.

“While online cannabis retail ensures access to all Canadians regardless of proximity to a physical store, accessibility continues to improve as more stores open across the country,” the report said.

How close people live to a retail store varies province to province. That’s especially true in remote portions of Canada.

But across the board, Statistics Canada said that roughly 45 percent of Canadians live within 10 kilometers of a cannabis shop.

On top of all this, other reports show that Canada’s illicit market remains active.

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Without access to normal financial tools, much of the cannabis industry is forced to rely heavily on cash. And that leads to all sorts of other problems. Specifically, slower payments, heightened security concerns, and more.

Ultimately, this lack of access to financial services impacts the entire industry, from the backend supply chain to the end consumer.

But now, two tech companies have teamed up to launch a brand new platform that they say could revolutionize how the cannabis industry handles its finances.

Wayv, which has already rolled out an Amazon-like platform to facilitate the movement of products throughout the entire cannabis supply chain, has teamed up with Hypur. Together, they are launching a new platform called Wayv Payments, which goes live today.

Wayv Payments Aims to Revolutionize Cannabis Finance

Wayv and Hypur describe the new Payments platform as giving cannabis companies “credit card like” transactions. Essentially, brands can extend a line of credit to retailers, which Wayv auto debits on the due date.

At the same time, the Wayv Payments dashboard lets brands easily keep track of payments coming in and going out, due dates, and more. Additionally, it automatically calculates taxes and fess.

Importantly, the entire platform is focused on ensuring compliance every step of the way. In fact, compliance is fundamentally baked into all aspects of the Payments platform.

This level of compliance and transparency makes it possible for cannabis companies to transact digital payments like any other business.

“We integrate compliance into each of our solutions to where you can’t actually make a non-compliant action in any of these tools,” Keith McCarty, CEO of Wayv, told High Times. “This creates a huge comfort level for banks to support this and get on board with it.”

Ultimately, Wayv Payments gives the entire cannabis supply chain access to fast digital payments, just like any other industry. And this, Wayv and Hypur believe, has the ability to fundamentally change how the industry works.

“This is arguably the largest issue within the supply chain right now,” McCarty told High Times. “And at the end of the day, it has effects on consumers. If brands can’t get enough money flow coming back down they can’t reinvest in raw materials and infrastructure to keep up with demand.”

The Final Piece in the Puzzle

Wayv Payments is not the first product from Wayv. In fact, McCarty told High Times that this newest platform is the final piece in a much more comprehensive suite of solutions for the cannabis industry.

Earlier this year, Wayv launched its Dynamic Distribution platform. This technology transformed the cannabis supply chain into an Amazon-like, streamlined process.

Specifically, it facilitates orders between cannabis retailers and brands. Retailers can shop brands, select products, and place orders from an easy-to-use interface.

From there, products are shipped on a standard next-day turnaround using Wayv’s specialized logistics protocols.

McCarty said today’s rollout of Wayv Payments completes the circuit. Now, Wayv has a suite of technological solutions for moving products and money more efficiently than ever before.

For now, Wayv services are only available in California. But the company has built its technology for scalability. This could allow the company to roll out in other markets in the future.

“We are a turnkey solutions platform purposely built for the cannabis industry,” McCarty told High Times. “Our solutions are built by cannabis experts with extensive background in cannabis. With built-in compliance, we’re offering solutions for the things that are really critical to run a cannabis business.”

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As a result, high schools in different parts of the country are starting to take measures to crack down on vaping on school grounds. The most recent example of this comes out of Ohio.

There, a number of schools have started installing and using vape detectors to figure out when students are vaping. Additionally, some schools have taken more extreme measures, bringing in K-9 units to sniff out vapes.

Mayfield City Schools Deploy K-9 Units

According to reports from local news source wkyc studios 3News, Mayfield City Schools have decided to bring drug-sniffing dogs into school hallways. Specifically, the schools are now bringing in dogs trained to detect ecstasy, cocaine, heroin, meth, and marijuana.

As school officials frame it, the move is designed to target and crack down on vaping at school. They said that the K-9 units are brought into city schools twice per month. While there, the dogs conduct a drug sweep throughout the entire school.

The sweeps are not announced beforehand. Cops in the area said the dogs have so far turned up five vape devices. This new program targets all vape products, including ones containing only nicotine and ones containing THC.

“THC oil is much harder to detect. There is little smoke if any, and little odor,” police officer Stuart Galicz told 3News. “Speaking with other SRO’s in the other schools, we’re all finding the same thing. It’s the THC devices and the nicotine devices.”

Ohio’s backlash against vaping and vape devices on school campuses comes amid reports that student vaping is up. According to 3News, there has been a roughly 700 percent increase in vaping at Ohio schools. Specifically, the news outlet said that over the last three years, incidences of vaping at school have risen from 773 to 6,400.

Beyond Mayfield City Schools, other school districts in Ohio are also going after vapes. Per 3News, school districts including Buckeye Local, Revere Local, Stow-Munroe Falls City, and Mentor Public Schools have installed vape detectors.

Vape Crackdown Across the Nation

Ohio is not the only place where schools are trying to crack down on student vaping. For example, there is a growing number of schools in Utah that are installing vape detectors.

To date, at least nine different school districts in Utah have purchased vape detectors. In most cases, districts making these purchases have installed the detectors inside bathrooms.

So far, results from these efforts have been mixed. Some school districts have not been able to get their detectors to work properly. Meanwhile, other districts report that the sensors are finding students and allowing administrators to crack down on them for vaping in school.

All in all, schools are spending a decent amount of money to install these detectors. For example, Wasatch School District has spent almost $40,000 for 40 detectors. Similarly, Grand School District has spent more than $7,000 on installing vape detectors in schools.

It’s unclear if this will remain a trend at schools around the country, or if it will die down before it becomes widespread.

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Lemon Juice

We’ll start our list of good detox drinks for weed with a classic: lemon juice and water. The idea with this one is to use a naturally acidic liquid to encourage some serious detoxification.

The best way to do this is to squeeze one half of a lemon into a cup of water, anywhere between eight and 16 ounces. This dilutes the lemon juice a bit while also adding tons of fluids to your body, further encouraging your body to flush out toxins.

You can repeat this as many times as you want to in the days leading up to your drug test, including the day of the drug test. The goal is to flush your system out as much as possible.

The Fail Safe Kit by Nutra Cleanse

The Fail Safe Kit by Nutra Cleanse is an equally popular same day detox that flushes out the body in the same day keeping your urine clean for about 6 hours when you can provide a clean urine sample. This is the higher priced same day detox and is known to be one of the strongest.

Cranberry Juice

When it comes to detox drinks for weed that work, there’s arguably nothing more classic than cranberry juice.

This option is a lot like the other natural detox drinks for weed on this list. It’s not so much about hiding or masking the THC in your system, it’s more about a natural way to flush out your system as rapidly and thoroughly as possible.

The best way to use cranberry is to drink it with tons of water, or even better something with electrolytes like a sports drink. This will help you pee more, and the more you pee, the more you might be able to flush out your system.

Real pros take it one step further. Try taking B-vitamin supplement pills to add a little color back into your otherwise watered-down piss. This will make your urine sample look more natural and less suspicious.

The 5 Day Extreme Detox by Nutra Cleanse

The 5 Day Extreme Detox by Nutra Cleanse is the most popular detox program out there and has been featured in Vice and High Times.  The kit permanently flushed THC and nicotine from your body after 5 days and includes 2 home THC testing kits to verify that you are clean after the program is complete. This product is a goto for daily users or those that weight over 200 pounds.

Coffee

Coffee is a potentially good detox drink for weed because it’s such a potent, all-natural diuretic. Once again, the idea behind this one is to drink a bunch of coffee in an attempt to make your body evacuate as much as possible.

Of course, since you’ll be losing a lot of fluids, be sure to take in a lot of water, too. This will replace what you lose while continuing to encourage your body to flush everything out.

It’s also a good idea to drink something with electrolytes like a sports drink. Finally, if you have enough time to plan ahead start taking B-vitamin pills a few days before your test. This will add color to your urine while allowing you to continue flushing your system.

Rescue Detox Ice

Rescue Detox Ice has a solid reputation. This product is designed to be used shortly before you go in for your pee test. It also requires you to do some serious hydrating and peeing in the hours leading up to your test.

Start out by downing the entire bottle. Then refill the bottle with water and drink that right away. But don’t stop there. Keep drinking water, the more the better.

Then, go pee at least three to four times right before you go take your drug test. This is a good product to get your body hydrated and to encourage a lot of detoxification, so get ready to drink and pee.

Rescue Cleanse

Rescue Cleanse is one of the fan favorites on this list. It’s widely seen as one of the very best detox drinks for weed that works. The only potential problem is that for maximum effect, you’re supposed to stop smoking weed 48 hours before your drug test.

If you’re short on time, this could be a problem. But if you know you’ve got a test coming up and you have the time, all it takes is a little planning, and Rescue Cleanse could save you.

Drink the whole bottle within a 15-minute window. Then refill the bottle with water and drink that. After that, keep hydrating and trying to flush your system by peeing.

To make it even better, combine this with one of the natural detox drinks for weed on this list.

Stinger Detox

Stinger Detox is building up a strong base of believers. In fact, it’s ranked number one pretty frequently by all sorts of people and sources, most notably Vice.

In any case, this drink works just like all the others. Drink the bottle before the test, chug a bunch of water, and then urinate as many times as you can in the hours leading up to the drug test.

The twist here is that Stinger is supposed to be super potent. That’s why it comes in a much smaller bottle than most other good detox drinks for weed.

To really knock it out of the park, start using natural diuretics like coffee a few days in advance. Drink a lot of water and take some Vitamin B to put color back into your diluted urine. Then, on the day of the test, do a serious cleanse with this stuff and you’ll give yourself the best chances of passing.

Is There Such a Thing as the “Best Detox Drink For Weed”?

At the end of the day, there’s no 100 percent, surefire way to pass a drug test. In fact, the most you can really do is either use a detox drink to mask the THC and other cannabinoids or try to flush your system and water down your pee.

Whatever you do, stop consuming weed as far in advance as possible. Drink a lot of water and natural diuretics to flush your system. Hydrate, preferably with a sports drink or something with a lot of electrolytes. And then, on the day of your test, follow the instructions on one of the specialized detox drinks for weed listed above and hope for the best.

What’s the Best Way to Detox for a Drug Test?

Ultimately, there is no surefire way to beat a drug test 100 percent of the time. Instead of relying on one single trick or product, the best tactic is to take a mixed approach.

As far in advance of your drug test as you can, start drinking tons of water. You should also try to be as physically active as you can. If you’re able to, go hit the gym a few times or find a way to squeeze in a couple extra workouts. The idea here is that you’re trying to flush your system as much and as quickly as you can.

In addition to hydrating and working out, take one of the more potent products listed in this guide. If you have enough time, start the 5 Day Extreme Detox by Nutra Cleanse five days prior to your test. Then, the day of the drug test, switch over to the The Fail Safe Kit same-day drug test. These products are designed to further flush your system and to mask whatever’s still in your system.

What’s the Best Detox Drink for a Drug Test?

If we have to pick one best detox drink, we’re going to go with Stinger Detox. It’s known for being very potent and since it’s designed to function as a same-day cleanser it should work very fast.

What’s the Best Over-the-Counter Detox for a Drug Test?

Test Clear’s Toxin Rid is one of the best over-the-counter drug detox kits. The only downsides are that it’s a 10-day detox program, so you need advance warning of when your drug test will occur. Additionally, this is also one of the most expensive drug detox kits on the market. But if you have the time and money, the relative effectiveness of the product could make it well worth the cost.

What’s the Best Hair Shampoo for a Drug Test?

If you’re facing a hair follicle drug test, you need to shift your attention to using detox shampoo. Our pick for the best shampoo is Psychemedics PDT90. This is a serious drug detox product. Other solid choices include:

• Hairconfirm
• Test Clear Aloe Toxin Rid Shampoo
• ZYDOT Ultra Clean Shampoo
• Clear Choice Hair Follicle Shampoo

(Updated from a previous post.)

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