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NIST detects THC in breath after edible cannabis consumption

Researchers at NIST and the University of Colorado have successfully detected tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in breath samples following the ingestion of cannabis edibles. This breakthrough marks the first time THC from edibles has been measured in breath, offering a potential new tool for public safety and law enforcement. The study observed participants over three hours, noting significant increases and subsequent declines in breath THC levels in many individuals, which could help determine recent cannabis consumption. AI

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RANK_REASON Publication of a scientific paper detailing a new measurement technique for THC in breath.

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NIST detects THC in breath after edible cannabis consumption

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  1. NIST News TIER_1 · Sarah Henderson ·

    NIST Makes First Detection of Cannabis in Breath From Edibles

    Currently there are no reliable roadside tests to determine when a person consumed cannabis or how intoxicated they are as a result.