“Will I fail a drug test if I take CBD Oil?” is a common question we hear before our customers make a purchase at Anavii Market. Given that many jobs and sports teams perform drug tests, this is an important question to ask and we want to make sure you have all the details.

CBD and THC are both chemical compounds found within the cannabis plant but their effects on the body are different. CBD is health-supporting, whereas THC can cause a "high."

CBD is the main compound in CBD oil but it is not the only one. CBD oil also contains varying amounts of other ingredients and compounds, including THC. The amount of THC in your CBD oil is what will determine the results of your drug test because THC metabolites are what drug tests are looking for.

Learn more about the difference between CBD and THC.

So when asking, "Will I fail a drug test if I take CBD oil?" The answer is, it depends. Here is all you need to know about using CBD oil and drug testing.

As of December 2018, hemp and hemp-derived products including CBD oil are federally legal as long as they contain no more than .3% THC. This is the level that is required by the DEA, and qualifies as legal for use.

Hemp naturally has low amounts of THC, which means that any hemp-derived CBD oil product you buy should fall into this required amount. Marijuana-derived CBD, on the other hand, is grown to have higher THC levels, in order to get you high.

We, at Anavii Market, only sell hemp-derived CBD and test each batch to ensure the amount of THC is exactly where it needs to be.

Even though the federal government clearly legalized hemp and hemp-derived CBD oil (as long as it contains no more than 0.3% THC), drug testing standards have not been updated.

This has unfortunately led to some negative consequences.  

For example, in October of 2018, an Atlanta woman shared her story with Forbes.com. She had applied for a job and was administered a drug test. Though she had never used marijuana before in her life, she tested positive for residual THC in her bloodstream. Unfortunately this was due to use of a CBD oil product.

However, CBD oil and drug testing reform is underway and keeps us hopeful!

For instance, in January 2019, Kentucky legislators filed to create bill SB 83. This bill seeks to protect employees within an organization that are using hemp-based products. This bill would allow residual THC amounts in the bloodstream, with proof of purchase of a hemp-derived product like CBD Oil. Learn more at WKTY.

However, until drug testing standards catch up with the law, the answer to, "Will I fail a drug test if I take CBD oil?" is unfortunately, yes, it is possible to fail a drug test if you take CBD oil.

If you're nervous about that legal 0.3% THC content – no worries, we have you covered! At Anavii Market, we carry a third-party verified THC free product. Here's a quick rundown on the product:

• Ananda Hemp Zero THC CBD Tincture
  • 600 mg of CBD per bottle
  • 20 mg of CBD per serving
  • Sourced from Kentucky grown hemp
  • Broad spectrum
  • All natural flavor
  • Made in USA
  • 0.0% THC!