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Stimulants

Cocaine

Street names: Coke, Blow, Snow, Charlie, Yayo, Peruvian/Colombian

⚡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

Category comparison — Stimulants

SubstanceClassTop risksStreet price
CocaineSchedule IIHeart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle~$60–$120 per gram
Speed (amphetamine paste)Schedule IIInsomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating~$10–$40 per gram
MethamphetamineSchedule IIAddiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis~$20–$100 per gram
Adderall (amphetamine salts)Schedule IIDependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet
Adderall XRSchedule IISame as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)Schedule IIDependence; cardiovascular strain; Injecting crushed tablets causes lung damage~$2–$10 per 20 mg tablet
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

?Frequently asked questions

What does Cocaine look like?

White crystalline powder (HCl) or off-white 'base'/crack rocks; shiny 'fishscale' = high purity HCl

What are the signs of a Cocaine overdose?

Chest pain, racing irregular heartbeat; Seizures; Extreme agitation, overheating Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

Heart attack/stroke even in young users Dependence can develop with regular use.

🔗Sources & further reading

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