Cannabis is quickly gaining more acceptance in the corporate world—to the extent that businesses are adjusting their policies concerning cannabis to accommodate those who consume it. However, the majority of workplaces continue to conduct drug tests that pick up on cannabis use. As a result, many people turn to synthetic urine to pass a drug test and avoid putting their job at risk just because of medical or recreational cannabis consumption. If that includes you, here’s what you need to know.
Researchers explain that synthetic urine was “primarily utilized by drug testing laboratories as a matrix for quality control preparations, is now commercially sold and can be used to ‘fool’ a positive drug test.” Simply put, synthetic urine is manufactured in a laboratory with uric acid, ammonia, creatinine, and other compounds found in normal urine so that the synthetic version appears to be normal.
A synthetic urine kit is a product that can easily be purchased and usually includes one of two different types of synthetic urine, a liquid or a powder. Before getting into the difference, it is important to address the existing rumors about where synthetic urine comes from. For example, some sources try to claim it is sourced from monkeys. However, the word “synthetic” literally means “made by chemical synthesis”—aka man-made.
When deciding on which synthetic urine kit to purchase, it is important to consider whether the powder or liquid version is best for you and your needs. The powdered urine kits include a powder that needs to be mixed with hot water, which will then resemble natural urine.
Powders can obviously be transported and stored more easily, but they may not be the best option when there is no opportunity to mix the powder with hot water while under supervision. The benefit of the liquid version is that it’s easy to use and does not require any preparation. However, it can be tricky to move without getting caught depending on the kit you purchase.
Synthetic urine kits are controversial. After all, their very purpose is to deceive authorities. While some folks may purchase them simply to get away with an unhealthy habit or addiction, many others are forced to in order to maintain employment while using legal medical cannabis. You read that right—even in states with legal cannabis programs, some companies continue to put patients in difficult positions by testing them for THC.
It is also important to remember that traces of cannabis remain in the body long after consumption. This makes things extra stressful for patients who use medical cannabis to treat a condition while off the clock. Until the law and workplace policies catch up to the science, cannabis consumers will continue to seek out loopholes in order to avoid unjust punishment.
The following synthetic urine kits can be purchased online, usually come in discreet packaging, and may have overnight delivery services depending on where you are based:
How do you know if a synthetic urine kit is high-quality? According to the San Francisco Health Information Viability, signs of a bad synthetic urine kit include low cost, poor packaging, poor marketing, and availability on third-party sites. Another aspect to consider is whether or not the urine test will be taken within the presence of a witness or not. Have you successfully—or unsuccessfully—used a synthetic urine kit for a drug test? Let us know in the comments!
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