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The body quickly absorbs nicotine into the bloodstream so it can reach the brain

While its true that the more a person smokes, the higher the cotinine level is likely to be, a number of contributing factors influence testing outcomes such as: Size of the individual Percentage of body fat present Rate of metabolism Hydration state of the individual Type of cigarette/cigar/pipe smoked or tobacco chewed Smoking style Elapsed time from smoking to testing The pH of the urine (if urine testing is conducted) 5

THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is a naturally occurring compound in raw cannabis that is chemically distinct from delta-9 THC

Other Actions Needed to Address Tobacco Use Tobacco 21 is an important component of a comprehensive public health approach to reducing tobacco use