ABSTRACT: Oral fluid (OF) is an increasingly accepted matrix for drug testing programs, but questions remain about its usefulness for monitoring cannabinoids. Expectorated OF specimens (n=360) were obtained from 10 adult daily cannabis smokers before, during, and after 37 20-mg oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) doses over 9 days to characterize cannabinoid disposition in ... Continue Reading
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STUDY: Cannabinoids and Metabolites in Expectorated Oral Fluid Following Controlled Smoked Cannabis
ABSTRACT: Background Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in oral fluid (OF) implies cannabis intake, but eliminating passive exposure and improving interpretation of test results requires additional research. Methods Ten adult cannabis users smoked ad libitum one 6.8% THC cigarette. Expectorated OF was collected for up to 22h, and analyzed within 24 h of collection. THC, ... Continue Reading