Stimulants
Cocaine
Street names: Coke, Blow, Snow, Charlie, Yayo, Peruvian/Colombian
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡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 |
| 4′-Fluorococaine | Analogue prosecutions | Sold as or mixed into cocaine — buyers can't tell the difference; Little human safety data | Priced with cocaine markets |
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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