How Long Does Nicotine Stay In The Body?

Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016

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Question : I have been nicotine free for 5 days and hado normally smoked a pack a day. How long will continine stay in my system as I am having a urine drug screen test in a week for employment

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Nicotine leaves the system after about 7 to 10 days. Since your test is a week away and you have already been off of it for several days, you should pass the test.

Dr Sheppe
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