Comparison
Amphétamine vs Cocaïne.
Side-by-side comparison of Amphétamine and Cocaïne — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryAmphétaminestimulantCocaïnestimulant
- Chemical classAmphétamineamphetamineCocaïnetropane
- Common doseAmphétamine20–40 mgCocaïne30–60 mg
- Peak durationAmphétamine120–240 minCocaïne15–30 min
- Primary positivesAmphétamineStimulation et éveil, Concentration et motivation accrues, Confiance et volubilitéCocaïneConfiance et assurance, Euphorie et stimulation, Volubilité et sociabilité
- Primary negativesAmphétamineAnxiété et pensées accélérées (surtout à doses élevées), Insomnie pendant 6–12+ heures après la dernière dose, Tension cardiovasculaireCocaïneRe-prise compulsive ("la ligne est plus courte que dans tes souvenirs"), Tension cardiovasculaire — infarctus et AVC surviennent aussi chez les jeunes, Lésions nasales sévères avec sniff régulier
- Legal (DE)Amphétamineprescription-onlyCocaïneillegal
- Legal (NL)AmphétamineillegalCocaïneillegal
- Legal (US)Amphétamineschedule-2Cocaïneschedule-2
- Legal (UK)Amphétamineclass-bCocaïneclass-a
| Amphétamine | Cocaïne | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 et éveil, Concentration et motivation accrues, Confiance et volubilité | Confiance et assurance, Euphorie et stimulation, Volubilité et sociabilité |
| Primary negatives | Anxiété et pensées accélérées (surtout à doses élevées), Insomnie pendant 6–12+ heures après la dernière dose, Tension cardiovasculaire | Re-prise compulsive ("la ligne est plus courte que dans tes souvenirs"), Tension cardiovasculaire — infarctus et AVC surviennent aussi chez les jeunes, Lésions nasales sévères avec sniff régulier |
| 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
Amphétamine and Cocaïne 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 Amphétamine stronger than Cocaïne?
- "Stronger" depends on the metric. Compare dose ranges, subjective intensity, and duration side by side above. Always factor in individual tolerance.
- Can I combine Amphétamine and Cocaïne?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Amphétamine or Cocaïne?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Amphétamine vs Cocaïne: 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 Amphétamine and Cocaïne 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 Amphétamine legal where Cocaïne is?
- Legal status is substance- and jurisdiction-specific. See the legal status section for key countries.
- Where can I get harm reduction info for Amphétamine and Cocaïne?
- 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 Amphétamine or Cocaïne?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.