Better2Know Drug & alcohol testing

Drugs of Abuse Profile

A urine screen covering 10 common drugs of abuse, including cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines and several opiates. Suited to anyone who wants to check for recreational drug use without an alcohol component.

Sample
Urine
Collection
Urine sample at clinic
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • 10 Common Drugs of Abuse

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
urine
Collection method
urine sample at clinic
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • 10 Common Drugs of Abuse

About this test

This profile checks a urine sample for ten commonly used recreational drugs: amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, codeine, dihydrocodeine, MDMA, methadone and morphine. It does not test for alcohol.

Against the wider set of toxicology tests we track, it scores reasonably for clinical depth given the ten substances covered, and well for collection convenience thanks to flexible sample arrangements. It loses some ground on price, coming in above the median for similarly sized toxicology tests, and on results and follow-up, since a doctor does not routinely review your result unless it is positive.

Provider-level trust signals here include a 4.2 Trustpilot score from 775 reviews, CQC registration, and 18-plus years trading since 2008.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants to check for common recreational drug use, for example for workplace, legal or personal reasons, and does not need an alcohol result included. Better2Know's own description notes that regular self-testing can show you how quickly a substance clears your system.

There are no comparable tests recorded for this listing, so we cannot say whether a cheaper equivalent is available elsewhere.

How it works

You provide a urine sample at a Better2Know clinic, which is sent to the laboratory for analysis. Results are typically available within about 2 days of the sample arriving and are uploaded to your secure online patient area, with contact from the patient services team once results are ready. The provider does not state that a doctor reviews your result as standard, and you can remain anonymous during the process if you prefer.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Ten-drug panel covers most commonly screened recreational substances
  • Option to remain anonymous throughout the testing process
  • Full list of substances tested is published before you book

Cons

  • £195 sits above the median for toxicology tests of this size that we track
  • No at-home option; you need to visit a clinic to provide the sample
  • No routine doctor review unless your result is positive

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score 10-drug urine screen without an alcohol component
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This clinic-based urine test screens for 10 commonly used drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines and several opiates, for £195. That is above the median price for the toxicology tests we track, and results take around 2 days once the lab receives your sample.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.2/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 44th percentile of toxicology tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    A urine sample taken at a clinic; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 5.4/10

    £195.00 against a median of £160.00 for the 8 similarly sized toxicology tests we track (+22%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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