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How Long Does Adderall Take To Flush Out Of System?
Hello, I am a college kid and I did Adderall 4 or 5 infrequently in the last 4 months with dosages at about 20mgs, and the last time being about 2 months ago. I shaved my head about a month ago to 1/4 inch. I have a hair test in about a week, will I fail?
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Hi,
Based on the information you provided, it is difficult to predict whether or not you will pass a hair drug test for Adderall. Since hair drug tests have a detection window of up to 90 days, and the hair on your head grows at a rate of approximately 0.5 inches per month, it is possible that drug use from two months ago could still be detected in a hair sample collected from your scalp.
To increase your chances of passing the hair drug test, you may want to consider the following:
* Stop using drugs: If you are still using drugs, it is important to stop using them as soon as possible to give your body time to eliminate any traces of the drug.
* Use a detox shampoo: There are shampoos available that claim to remove drug metabolites from the hair shaft. You may want to consider using detox shampoo in the days leading up to the test.
* Shave your head: If you are comfortable with it, shaving your head may be an option to avoid detection. However, be aware that some drug testing facilities may consider this suspicious and may request a sample from another part of your body.
* Consult with a drug testing expert: A drug testing expert may be able to provide more specific advice on how to pass a hair drug test.
Please keep in mind that there is no guaranteed way to pass a drug test, and ultimately the decision to use drugs is a personal one that carries potential risks and consequences.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Based on the information you provided, it is difficult to predict whether or not you will pass a hair drug test for Adderall. Since hair drug tests have a detection window of up to 90 days, and the hair on your head grows at a rate of approximately 0.5 inches per month, it is possible that drug use from two months ago could still be detected in a hair sample collected from your scalp.
To increase your chances of passing the hair drug test, you may want to consider the following:
* Stop using drugs: If you are still using drugs, it is important to stop using them as soon as possible to give your body time to eliminate any traces of the drug.
* Use a detox shampoo: There are shampoos available that claim to remove drug metabolites from the hair shaft. You may want to consider using detox shampoo in the days leading up to the test.
* Shave your head: If you are comfortable with it, shaving your head may be an option to avoid detection. However, be aware that some drug testing facilities may consider this suspicious and may request a sample from another part of your body.
* Consult with a drug testing expert: A drug testing expert may be able to provide more specific advice on how to pass a hair drug test.
Please keep in mind that there is no guaranteed way to pass a drug test, and ultimately the decision to use drugs is a personal one that carries potential risks and consequences.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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