Stimulants
Cocaine
Street names: Coke, Blow, Snow, Charlie, Yayo, Peruvian/Colombian
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⚡What it does
- Euphoria, confidence, energy
- Numbing (local anesthetic)
- Suppressed appetite and sleep
⚠Key risks
- Heart attack/stroke even in young users
- Severe addiction — craving cycle
- Adulterants: levamisole (rotting flesh), fentanyl (overdose)
✚Overdose signs
- Chest pain, racing irregular heartbeat
- Seizures
- Extreme agitation, overheating
📋Quick facts
Also known asCoke, Blow, Snow, Charlie, Yayo, Peruvian/Colombian
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classSchedule II (US)
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder (HCl) or off-white 'base'/crack rocks; shiny 'fishscale' = high purity HCl
Street price~$60–$120 per gram (US); £40–£80 (UK); varies widely
Legal statusSchedule II (US); Class A (UK); illegal for non-medical use everywhere listed
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: NIDA, DEA, EMCDDA
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | Schedule II | Dependence; cardiovascular strain; Injecting crushed tablets causes lung damage | ~$2–$10 per 20 mg tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.
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