Brian McMoneagle

I am a semi-regular smoker who smokes one or two one-hitters 3-4 nights a week.

I am looking for a new job and might possibly find one that requires a drug test, so I am basically trying to decide if I need to quit now (Havent smoked in 5 days) or if I can smoke a little (once or twice a week) and then stop completely once I get called in for an interview.

I know that no one can tell for sure how long it is in my system, and the best advice is to totally stop smoking, but I am hoping for some guesses.

I am 5'11, weigh 151 pounds, have little body fat and work out 3 days a week. My metabolism is quite fast.

Basically my question is though, if I reduce my smoking habits from 4 nights a week to 1 or 2 for the next month or so, would that mean that when the time comes for me to stop totally it will get out of my system faster, or because I was once a heavier smoker will I still need the 30 days or whatever?

For instance, right now I'd say I need at least a month free of smoke to feel safe. Like I said I smoked a one-hitter like 4 or 5 nights a week before bed.

But if for the next month or two I curb that down to 1 or 2 nights a week, would I probably be safe after like 2 or 3 weeks? or would I still need the same length of time as I would if I just smoked 4 or 5 nights a week the whole time?

Hope this made sense, and I appreciate any help.


PS- Why do television jobs drug test in the first place? The whole industry is full of stoners and drunks, and we all just try to get around the tests...

PPS- Marijuana should be legal.