Comparison
Amfetamine vs Cocaïne.
Side-by-side comparison of Amfetamine and Cocaïne — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryAmfetaminestimulantCocaïnestimulant
- Chemical classAmfetamineamphetamineCocaïnetropane
- Common doseAmfetamine20–40 mgCocaïne30–60 mg
- Peak durationAmfetamine120–240 minCocaïne15–30 min
- Primary positivesAmfetamineStimulatie en wakkerheid, Verhoogde concentratie en motivatie, Zelfvertrouwen en spraakzaamheidCocaïneZelfvertrouwen en zekerheid, Euforie en stimulatie, Spraakzaamheid en sociabiliteit
- Primary negativesAmfetamineAngst en racende gedachten (vooral bij hogere doses), Slapeloosheid voor 6–12+ uur na laatste dosis, Cardiovasculaire belastingCocaïneDwangmatig bijgebruiken ("de lijn is korter dan je denkt"), Cardiovasculaire belasting (hartinfarcten en beroertes komen ook bij jonge gebruikers voor), Ernstige neusschade bij regelmatig snuiven
- Legal (DE)Amfetamineprescription-onlyCocaïneillegal
- Legal (NL)AmfetamineillegalCocaïneillegal
- Legal (US)Amfetamineschedule-2Cocaïneschedule-2
- Legal (UK)Amfetamineclass-bCocaïneclass-a
| Amfetamine | 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 | Stimulatie en wakkerheid, Verhoogde concentratie en motivatie, Zelfvertrouwen en spraakzaamheid | Zelfvertrouwen en zekerheid, Euforie en stimulatie, Spraakzaamheid en sociabiliteit |
| Primary negatives | Angst en racende gedachten (vooral bij hogere doses), Slapeloosheid voor 6–12+ uur na laatste dosis, Cardiovasculaire belasting | Dwangmatig bijgebruiken ("de lijn is korter dan je denkt"), Cardiovasculaire belasting (hartinfarcten en beroertes komen ook bij jonge gebruikers voor), Ernstige neusschade bij regelmatig snuiven |
| 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
Amfetamine 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 Amfetamine 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 Amfetamine and Cocaïne?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Amfetamine or Cocaïne?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Amfetamine 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 Amfetamine 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 Amfetamine 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 Amfetamine 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 Amfetamine or Cocaïne?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.