Can marijuana use be detected in a PET scan?

Answer by  jennifercrowe84 (202)

No a PET scan is used for used for tumors, cancers, etc. It can also be used with a MRI and CT scan. It does not check your blood. It give a 3d image of your body from the inside out. Marijuana can tested by blood, unrine, and hair folcules.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

PET uses radioactive labeled glucose to monitor cell metabolism and thus marijauna wil not be detected or change the results.

Answer by  MSwift (137)

No, a PET scan is similar to an X-RAY or a CAT SCAN, or a MRI. It is used to detect possible diseases, Marijuana use can be detected in urine, blood, and hair samples.

Answer by  canmattbc (29)

Yes marijuana can be detected in a PET scan, although the scan only detects tumor size and not the actual amount of hemoglobins entering the medulla oblongatta. Some have even survived this rare from of nuclear bi-protozonal condition.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

Marijuana use in NOT detected in a PET scan. PET detects elevated glucose metabolism in cells and has nothing to do with marijuana what so ever. Just don't show up smelling of weed.

Answer by  msal (70)

In PET scan a special medical isotope is injected in the body, which emits radiation. This is picked up by sensors placed around the body. So marijuana cannot be detected.

Answer by  mansi (521)

PET scans of regular marijuana users show that marijuana may continue to impact the brain three or more days after use, particularly affecting motor coordination, memory and learning

Answer by  sacko (27)

I dont think so, in order to be detected the dog has to eat marijuana, or be to close to someone who is smoking it, eitherway who want to check a dog for drugs?