Snuff vs. Cocaine — What's the Difference?

Ground tobacco snorted for a nicotine rush.

A substance that causes short-term euphoria and energy.

A smokeless tobacco product with historic roots.

A powerful illicit stimulant drug from the coca plant.

A type of finely ground or shredded tobacco.

Can cause severe psychological and physical dependence.

Can also refer to extinguishing something, like a candle.

A drug with high potential for abuse and serious side effects.

Inhaled tobacco product distinct from smoking.

Often snorted in powder form for a rapid effect.

To inhale (something) audibly through the nose; sniff.

Cocaine (from French: cocaine, from Spanish: coca, ultimately from Quechua: kúka) is a tropane alkaloid and stimulant drug obtained primarily from the leaves of two coca species, Erythroxylum coca and Erythroxylum novogranatense. It is most commonly used as a recreational drug and euphoriant.

To sense or examine by smelling; sniff at.

An addictive drug derived from coca or prepared synthetically, used as an illegal stimulant and sometimes medicinally as a local anaesthetic.

To sniff; inhale.

A colorless or white crystalline alkaloid, C17H21NO4, extracted from coca leaves, sometimes used in medicine as a local anesthetic especially for the eyes, nose, or throat and widely used as an illicit drug for its euphoric and stimulating effects.

To extinguish

An addictive drug derived from coca (Erythroxylum) or prepared synthetically, used sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic and, often illegally, as a stimulant.

To put a sudden end to

(countable) Any derivative of cocaine.

To cut off the charred portion of (a candlewick).

A powerful narcotic alkaloid, C17H21NO4, obtained from the leaves of coca. It is a bitter, white, crystalline substance, and is remarkable for producing local insensibility to pain. It is classified as addictive and is not available in the U. S. without a prescription, but is nevertheless one of the most widespread illegal drugs of abuse. It is used in several forms, including small pellets of free base, called crack. Most of the cacaine illegally used in the U.S. is imported.

To use or inhale snuff.

A narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive

The act of snuffing or the sound produced by it; a snuffle.

The charred portion of a candlewick.

A preparation of finely pulverized tobacco that can be drawn up into the nostrils by inhaling. Also called smokeless tobacco.

The quantity of this tobacco that is inhaled at a single time; a pinch.

See dip.

A powdery substance, such as a medicine, taken by inhaling.

Finely ground or pulverized tobacco intended for use by being sniffed or snorted into the nose.

Fine-ground or minced tobacco, dry or moistened, intended for use by placing a pinch behind the lip or beneath the tongue; see also snus.

A snort or sniff of fine-ground, powdered, or pulverized tobacco.

The act of briskly inhaling by the nose; a sniff, a snort.

Resentment or skepticism expressed by quickly drawing air through the nose; snuffling; sniffling.

(obsolete) Snot, mucus.

(obsolete) Smell, scent, odour.

The burning part of a candle wick, or the black, burnt remains of a wick (which must be periodically removed).

(obsolete) Leavings in a glass after drinking; heeltaps.

To inhale through the nose.

To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offence.

To extinguish a candle or oil-lamp flame by covering the burning end of the wick until the flame is suffocated.

(obsolete) To trim the burnt part of a candle wick.

The part of a candle wick charred by the flame, whether burning or not.

The act of snuffing; perception by snuffing; a sniff.

Pulverized tobacco, etc., prepared to be taken into the nose; also, the amount taken at once.

Resentment, displeasure, or contempt, expressed by a snuffing of the nose.

To crop the snuff of, as a candle; to take off the end of the snuff of.

To draw in, or to inhale, forcibly through the nose; to sniff.

To perceive by the nose; to scent; to smell.

To inhale air through the nose with violence or with noise, as do dogs and horses.

To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offense.

The charred portion of a candlewick

A pinch of smokeless tobacco inhaled at a single time

Finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nose

Sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose

Sniff or smell inquiringly

Inhale audibly through the nose;

Snuff colored; grayish to yellowish brown

Snuff use can lead to nicotine addiction and nasal problems.

Yes, snuff often comes in a variety of flavors.

Snuff is typically sniffed or inhaled into the nostrils.

Yes, cocaine is highly addictive.

Snuff is powdered or ground tobacco inhaled through the nose.

Cocaine can cause euphoria, increased energy, and potential health risks.

Yes, there are various treatment programs for cocaine addiction.

Yes, snuff contains nicotine, which is addictive.

Cocaine is an illegal stimulant derived from coca leaves.

Possession or use of cocaine can lead to severe legal penalties.

Cocaine use is a global issue, with varying prevalence rates.

Yes, cocaine use can lead to overdose and death.

Cocaine is usually snorted, injected, or smoked.

Snuff is inhaled through the nose, while smoking involves inhaling smoke.

It depends on local regulations, but it's typically more discreet than smoking.