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How to Pass a Urine Drug Test with Baking Soda

Passing a urine drug test using home remedies is very popular. One such home remedy that many drug users prefer is baking soda. Many believe that if this can help relieve conditions like gastrointestinal problems, it can also help pass a drug test.

A technique known as baking soda flush is used to pass urine methamphetamine tests especially tests to detect methamphetamine. We will find out what this method is all about, how it’s done, and if it is safe to use compared to other methods. 

What is Baking Soda?

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Baking soda ingestion or sodium bicarbonate is a home remedy for many conditions. It is used as an antacid to ease hyperacidity. An antacid can help neutralize pH levels, ease acidity or reduce stomach acid. Sodium bicarbonate powder is used as a mouthwash, laxative, toothpaste, and for other conditions. Because of baking soda’s neutralizing power, it may help beat a drug test by masking drug toxins and drug metabolites so that these may not be detected by a drug test.

Drinking baking soda for detox is known as the Baking Soda Flush. This method may have been successful in older tests and may work for specific drugs such as methamphetamine. Drinking baking soda won’t detoxify drug metabolites but will only mask amphetamines in a test.

Since both sodium bicarbonate and methamphetamines are alkaline substances, your kidneys will use computing alkaline substances to get rid of alkaline from your body. The kidneys won’t include methamphetamine and will initially get rid of baking soda. Methamphetamine will move in your blood but will not pass through your urine. 

Drinking baking soda is only effective with urine drug tests as the kidneys eliminate this from the body through the urine. The baking soda flush will not work with blood, saliva, and hair follicle detox. When the kidneys remove the soda, you have up to 5 hours before these start to eliminate amphetamines and methamphetamines. You can’t use baking soda to remove marijuana as THC, the psychoactive substance in marijuana is acidic. 

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If you have a scheduled methamphetamine test we recommend that you abstain from consuming methamphetamines or other types of drugs. Use sodium bicarbonate or other products together with abstinence to ensure success. There’s no reason to fail.

Take note before drinking baking soda for a urine drug test

how to pass a urine drug test with baking soda

Baking soda solution is not meant for oral use and should be used cautiously.  There are side effects of taking baking soda orally and if you have a history of gastrointestinal we recommend that you use another method instead.

A mild dose of 1 to 2 teaspoons of baking soda solution can lead to diarrhea and stomach upset. A large amount of 2 or more teaspoons in one dose can lead to baking soda overdose with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, muscle soreness/muscle fatigue, stomach rupture, brain hemorrhage, metabolic alkalosis (the blood pH is too alkaline), electrolyte imbalances, and severe diarrhea.

Symptoms like brain hemorrhage, stroke, and death are baking soda dangers and must be avoided by using only a mild dose.

Test results vary. You can have positive results if not all metabolites and toxins are removed from the body. You must avoid eating food during the time you’re using baking soda as a detox.

How to use baking soda to pass a drug test

These are step-by-step instructions on how to use baking soda to pass urine drug exams.

how to pass a urine drug test with baking soda

What you need

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons of baking soda or tablets
  • A glass of water

Instructions

  1. Prepare your materials to make baking soda bombs. Baking soda is available in most supermarkets and groceries.
  2. Add baking soda to a glass of water. Mix with a spoon.
  3. Drink the mixture in one go.

Baking soda ingestion to enhance physical performance is called bicarbonate loading. Bicarbonate loading is popular among athletes and is taken in divided doses of about 4 teaspoons. If you consume more than this amount, you can end up suffering from severe side effects, even death.

Do not use vinegar or other household items with baking soda. A user should follow steps on how to take a urine sample during the time of the exam.

How to Pass a Urine Drug Test for Methamphetamines

Methamphetamine is one of the most common types of drugs and abuse is easy if you have access to this type of drug. When you take methamphetamine, it can stay in your system for days and will be easily detected by most testing methods.

In urine drug testing, a single use of meth is detectable from one to four days while heavy users may still have metabolites in their urine up to 7 days or more. Methamphetamine is detectable in blood for one to three days, in saliva for one to four days and in hair follicles up to 90 days.

The best way to pass a urine test for methamphetamines is to abstain from this drug for at least a week. Whether you’re an occasional or heavy user, you can easily pass a scheduled substance abuse test if you remain sober for a week or two.

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The following can help you remove methamphetamines from your system

As we mentioned earlier, only abstinence can help you reduce toxin levels and remove methamphetamines in your body and you must refrain from using meth for at least a week or two if you are a heavy user. Consider the following additional tips:

  • Start abstaining from methamphetamines early. Remember that this drug stays in your body for more than a week.
  • Stay healthy. You need a healthy body to ensure that all the methamphetamine/amphetamine metabolites are removed from your system before the test. If you get sick, your body will only have a hard time eliminating toxins including drug metabolites which can affect your overall health.
  • Drink more fluids. Drink more water around 8 to 10 glasses a day but don’t overhydrate. You can’t dilute your urine sample during the day of the exam in the hopes of passing a urine drug test for meth. This will never work. You must start as soon as you quit and continue drinking more fluids until the day of your test.
  • Take cleansing products. There are a lot of cleansing products in the market, most of these are available to order online. These products should be taken at least days before the test to help remove meth metabolites and other drugs faster. Some brands claim to provide fast cleansing while some are used for regular or daily cleansing. Check these products for effectiveness and safety before you purchase.

These techniques can also help you pass a hair drug test and other toxicology tests like saliva and blood tests. Hair drug tests will determine your history of drug use which can go as far as 90 days back. Methamphetamine use can be detected up to 90 days like other drugs.

Home Remedies

A lot of meth users who want a negative drug test result turn to different home remedies like Certo detox, niacin for drug tests or best synthetic urine. One of the better ones is a meth detox drink called Mega Clean.

This is a herbal cleansing product that’s specially formulated to help users remove different kinds of toxins. This is called a dietary supplement, with the right pH level. It promotes a whole-body cleanse in people who live a high toxin lifestyle.

Compared to baking soda, this cleansing product will not just mask toxins but will detoxify substances and supports full-body cleaning including the digestive, urinary, and circulatory systems.  This product works almost immediately when you take plenty of water. A user may take several doses of Mega Clean but follow instructions carefully.

This product contains:

  • Biotin
  • Calcium
  • Chromium
  • Citrus Pectin
  • Folate
  • Magnesium
  • Manganese
  • Niacin
  • Pantothenic Acid
  • Potassium
  • Riboflavin
  • Selenium
  • Sodium
  • Thiamin
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin D
  • Zinc
  • Proprietary Herb Blend (Burdock root extract, American ginseng root extract, milk thistle seed extract, Guarana seed extract, Stinging nettle, taurine, leaf extract, and Uva Ursi leaf extract.

FAQ

These are the most frequently asked questions that people ask about baking soda detox.

Will baking soda and water help you pass a drug test?

Baking soda and water or a baking soda flush will help you pass a drug test for methamphetamine or amphetamines if done properly. You must follow the recommended safe dose for baking soda which is one to two teaspoons in a glass of water. Taking more can lead to moderate to severe side effects.

Home remedies such as baking soda should be used together with abstinence. You should abstain from consuming methamphetamines at least one to two weeks before your scheduled test. You can’t use baking soda detox on the day of the exam or if you have only a few hours to prepare.

Will baking soda pass a lab drug test?

Baking soda may or may not help you pass a lab test. There is no guarantee that all the metabolites of methamphetamine or amphetamine will be eliminated from your body. This is why you should start with abstaining from methamphetamines as early as possible. According to studies, baking soda works with older exams for methamphetamines and amphetamines.

Baking soda is one of the most common ways used in passing a urine drug test. If you wish to detox with baking soda, use the safest dose. Other home remedies like Mega Clean may also be used to help detoxify the body to prepare it for a drug test but nothing beats abstaining from using drugs. Avoid meth and other drugs and people related to drugs at least one to two weeks before your scheduled test to get the best results.

References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5017849/

https://escholarship.org/content/qt4wm1365r/qt4wm1365r.pdf

https://www.jneurosci.org/content/jneuro/24/9/2212.full.pdf

Bikas Gurung

Bikas Gurung is a human rights activist representing International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) and United Nations Strategic Advisory Group on drug use. He received his Master’s degree in Public Health from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and has been recognized for his work by winning "The Best Film Award" at the 2013 Harm Reduction Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania.