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I be from december 24 , 2012 that i stop smoking marijuana today in january 17 2013 i went to my doctor and still coming marijuana in my system. why ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

THC: Thc can be bound to fat and it can take weeks for it's metabolites to completely clear the system (for prolonged marijuana use).

Answered 1/23/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pot: Might take a month or so to clear out of system.

Answered 4/9/2013

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A member asked:

I be from december 24 , 2012 that i stop smoking marijuana today in january 17 2013 i went to my doctor and still coming marijuana in my system. why ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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