They are important for lung function, since their purpose is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. When the airways are blocked by a mucous plug, foreign object, or tumor, the alveoli are unable to fill with air and collapse of lung tissue can occur in the affected area.
Testing Positive for Marijuana Does Not Indicate Impairment Someone can test positive for marijuana days or even weeks after they last used it. by Dr. Carl Hart @drcarlhart. AAs Oregonians consider their vote on tax and regulation of marijuana, it is important for them to have access to sound information grounded in science.
Time to first positive test. Drug metabolites take time to reach the urine. A user who is clean beforehand can test negative for over 1 - 4 hours before turning positive at 50 ng/ml, as shown in the following data from Huestis [02] . This is similar to the period of impairment after smoking. Therefore, in the case of one-time users, a positive urine test is a sign that the user is most likely NOT currently impaired by marijuana! Figure 2 - Drug Testing Profiles in First Hours Following Single Use. (Early Urine Test Profiles from Huestis et al.