The following chart gives approximate detection periods for each drug when tested using a urine drug test. The ranges depend on amount and frequency of use, metabolic rate, body mass, age, overall health, drug tolerance, and urine pH.
The detection times of drugs in urine are significantly greater than detection times in blood or saliva.
AMPHETAMINES (AMP)
Other names: Speed, Uppers, Dexies, Sulph or Whizz
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 2-6 days
BARBITURATES (BAR)
Other names: Barbs, Barbies, Blues, Seccies, or Tooties
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 3 – 8 days Short acting, 3 – 4 weeks Long acting
BUPRENORPHINE (BUP)
Other names: Subutex
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 3-6 days
BENZODIAZEPINES (BZD)
Other names: Benzos, Roofies, Jellies or Eggs
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 2-14 days
CANNABIS (THC)
Other names: Marijuana, Pot, Skunk, Spliff, Draw or Hash
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. Casual use 2-14 days. Heavy use up to 30 days.
COCAINE (COC)
Other names: Coke, Crack, Charlie, Percy or Toot
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 2-5 days
ECSTASY / MDMA (XTC)
Other names: Ecstasy, E, Pills, Molly, XTC, Rolexs
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 2-6 days
HEROIN / OPIATES (OPI)
Other names: Skag, Horse, Brown or Smack
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 2-5 days
KETAMINE (KET)
Other names: Green, Special K, Donkey Dust, Vitamin K
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 2-5 days
METHADONE (MTD)
Other names: Dolly, Red Rock, Mixture or Linctus
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 2-8 days
METHAMPHETAMINES (MET)
Other names: Ice, Glass, Crystal, Tina or Meth
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 2-6 days
MORPHINE (MOP)
Other names: Opiates, Painkillers, Diamorphine
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 2-5 days
PHENCYLIDINE (PCP)
Other names: Angel Dust or Peace Pill
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 3-7 days
SPICE / K2
Other names: Black Mamba, Bombay Blue or Ecsess
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 1 – 3 days
TRAMADOL (TML)
Other names: Ultram, Tramal
Approx. detectable time it remains in the body after use. 3 – 5 days
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