Stimulants
Speed (amphetamine paste)
Street names: Amphetamine, Base, Paste, Sulph, Whizz
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⚡What it does
- Energy, alertness, talkativeness
- Appetite suppression
- Euphoria at higher doses
⚠Key risks
- Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia
- Heart strain and overheating
- Cut with caffeine, glucose, ephedrine, or worse
✚Overdose signs
- Chest pain
- Panic, hallucinations
- Overheating, fast irregular pulse
📋Quick facts
Also known asAmphetamine, Base, Paste, Sulph, Whizz
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classSchedule II (US, as amphetamine)
AppearanceDamp white/yellowish paste or dry white powder; damp = high purity base
Street price~$10–$40 per gram (EU); £10–£30 (UK)
Legal statusSchedule II/controlled everywhere listed; Rx forms exist (Adderall, Dexedrine)
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: NIDA, EMCDDA, UNODC
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 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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