How Long Do Commonly Used Drugs Stay in the Body?
- Marijuana – 2 days to 40+ days
- Cocaine – 2 to 4 days
- Heroin – 2 to 4 days
- Methamphetamine – 2 to 5 days
- Amphetamines 2 to 4 days
- Ecstasy (MDMA) – 2 to 4 days
- Alcohol – 6 to 24 hours
- PCP – 3 to 14 days
In 2013, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) estimated that 9.4 percent of the population, nearly 25 million people, had used drugs in the past month. Continually failing drug screenings or being unable to stop using an illicit substance in the case of an impending test might be a signal of a greater issue, one of dependency or addiction.
Source: www.inspiremalibu.com and NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse