Comparison
Amphetamin vs Kokain.
Side-by-side comparison of Amphetamin and Kokain — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryAmphetaminstimulantKokainstimulant
- Chemical classAmphetaminamphetamineKokaintropane
- Common doseAmphetamin20–40 mgKokain30–60 mg
- Peak durationAmphetamin120–240 minKokain15–30 min
- Primary positivesAmphetaminStimulation und Wachheit, Erhöhte Konzentration und Motivation, Selbstvertrauen und GesprächigkeitKokainSelbstvertrauen und Selbstsicherheit, Euphorie und Stimulation, Gesprächigkeit und Geselligkeit
- Primary negativesAmphetaminAngst und Gedankenrasen (besonders bei höheren Dosen), Schlaflosigkeit für 6–12+ Stunden nach der letzten Dosis, Herz-Kreislauf-BelastungKokainZwangsmäßiges Nachlegen („die Line ist kürzer als du denkst"), Herz-Kreislauf-Belastung (Herzinfarkte und Schlaganfälle treten auch bei jungen Konsumenten auf), Schwere Nasenschäden bei regelmäßiger nasaler Anwendung
- Legal (DE)Amphetaminprescription-onlyKokainillegal
- Legal (NL)AmphetaminillegalKokainillegal
- Legal (US)Amphetaminschedule-2Kokainschedule-2
- Legal (UK)Amphetaminclass-bKokainclass-a
| Amphetamin | Kokain | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | stimulant | stimulant |
| Chemical class | amphetamine | tropane |
| Common dose | 20–40 mg | 30–60 mg |
| Peak duration | 120–240 min | 15–30 min |
| Primary positives | Stimulation und Wachheit, Erhöhte Konzentration und Motivation, Selbstvertrauen und Gesprächigkeit | Selbstvertrauen und Selbstsicherheit, Euphorie und Stimulation, Gesprächigkeit und Geselligkeit |
| Primary negatives | Angst und Gedankenrasen (besonders bei höheren Dosen), Schlaflosigkeit für 6–12+ Stunden nach der letzten Dosis, Herz-Kreislauf-Belastung | Zwangsmäßiges Nachlegen („die Line ist kürzer als du denkst"), Herz-Kreislauf-Belastung (Herzinfarkte und Schlaganfälle treten auch bei jungen Konsumenten auf), Schwere Nasenschäden bei regelmäßiger nasaler Anwendung |
| Legal (DE) | prescription-only | illegal |
| Legal (NL) | illegal | illegal |
| Legal (US) | schedule-2 | schedule-2 |
| Legal (UK) | class-b | class-a |
Key harm-reduction difference
Amphetamin and Kokain differ most in their risk profiles and durations. Always research each independently before any session. If you are choosing between them based on safety alone, consult the full profiles and the interaction checker for any combinations you may be planning.
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FAQ.
- Is Amphetamin stronger than Kokain?
- "Stronger" depends on the metric. Compare dose ranges, subjective intensity, and duration side by side above. Always factor in individual tolerance.
- Can I combine Amphetamin and Kokain?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Amphetamin or Kokain?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Amphetamin vs Kokain: which is safer?
- Neither substance is "safe" in absolute terms. Harm is a function of dose, setting, purity, and individual factors. The comparison above covers the key risk differences.
- Are Amphetamin and Kokain in the same drug class?
- See the category and chemical class rows above. Substances in different classes often have very different risk profiles even if subjective effects overlap.
- Is Amphetamin legal where Kokain is?
- Legal status is substance- and jurisdiction-specific. See the legal status section for key countries.
- Where can I get harm reduction info for Amphetamin and Kokain?
- Each substance has a full profile on this site with dosage, interactions, testing, and legal information. Follow the links at the bottom of this page.
- How do I test whether my substance is Amphetamin or Kokain?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.