Drug Timelines

Examples based on occasional/recreational use.

DRUG BLOOD URINE
Ketamine 6 to 12 hours 12 to 24 hours
Heroin/Morphine 12 to 24 hours 1 to 2 days
Cocaine/Benzoylecgonine 12 to 24 hours 1 to 2 days
Cannibis Occasional use: a few hours
Regular use: hours to days
12 hours
Days to weeks
Diazepam/Temazepam 2 to 3 days 4 to 6 days
Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) 12 to 24 hours 3 to 4 days
Zopiclone 12 to 24 hours 2 days
GHB 4 to 6 hours 8 to 12 hours
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