How long do drugs stay in your blood stream?

1 Answer
Nov 17, 2016

The length of time depends on the test used, the amount you take, your medical conditions, and your own metabolism.

Explanation:

Here are the general averages for some common drugs.

#color(white)(m)bb"Drug"color(white)(mmmmmll)bb"Time/h"#
#"Amphetamines"color(white)(mmmll)12#
#"Barbiturates"color(white)(mmmmm)24#
#"Benzodiazepines"color(white)(mmm)72#
#"Cocaine"color(white)(mmmmmmml) 48#
#"Codeine"color(white)(mmmmmmml)12#

#"Heroin"color(white)(mmmmmmmm) 12#
#"Hydrocodone"color(white)(mmmmm)24#
#"LSD"color(white)(mmmmmmmmmm)3#
#"Marijuana"color(white)(mmmmmml)48#
#"MDMA"color(white)(mmmmmmmll) 48#

#"Mescaline"color(white)(mmmmmmll)24#
#"Methadone"color(white)(mmmmmm)36#
#"Methamphetamine"color(white)(mml)72#
#"Morphine"color(white)(mmmmmmml)8#
#"PCP"color(white)(mmmmmmmmml)24#