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Help does marijuana stay in your hair follicles?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Mj is detectable in hair follicles for as long as a year.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/13/2019

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Depending on frequency of use, marijuana (thc) can be detectable in your hair follicles for many months.

Dr Ferguson and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/17/2017

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