The Harmful Effects Of Pink Cocaine As Your Drug Of Choice

A modern, visually compelling drug cocktail that renders an incredibly potent experience has been linked to the sudden death of British pop star Liam Payne and is causing concern among medical professionals around the world. This drug is called “pink cocaine.”

Payne, the former One Direction lead singer, ingested, per his autopsy, pink cocaine before his death. All the drugs that comprise the cocktail have been linked to a growing number of drug-related deaths in recent years. The grief following Payne’s death has only exposed how prevalent pink cocaine has become, including among adolescents around the globe. Learning more about this drug combination and treatment for drug use disorders can help users get the help they need to quit.

What Does Pink Cocaine Look like?

Despite its name, pink cocaine does not necessarily contain cocaine. It is often a mixture of various substances, including ketamine, MDMA, and 2C-B. This drug, also known as “tusi,” is typically found in powder or pill form and is known for its vibrant pink color– always artificially added to enhance its visual appeal.

What Is Pink Cocaine(Tusi)?

So what is this drug concoction that’s suddenly making headlines? “Pink cocaine” is a synthetic mixture of common drugs which strangely does not actually include cocaine. The three most common substances that can be found in this lab-created drug are MDMA, ketamine, and 2C-B.

MDMA, or ecstasy, is a common party drug with stimulant and minor psychedelic properties. Ketamine, which is similarly popular, is a powerful anesthetic with sedative and hallucinogenic effects leading to “disassociation.” 2C-B is a less commonly known substance. It is a potent psychedelic drug with hallucinogenic and stimulant effects. While first encountered in the 1970s, 2C-B resurfaced in its modern form in Colombia around 2010. It quickly grew in popularity in Latin America and has now spread to Europe and the United States.

Pink cocaine has gained a reputation as a ‘designer drug’ in recent years and is marketed as a high-end product. Unfortunately, it has ruined the lives of too many beyond just Liam Payne. If someone you know is using psychedelics such as pink cocaine, you should encourage them to seek treatment as soon as possible.

How Dangerous Is Pink Cocaine?

Pink cocaine or "Tusi", has been linked to a celebrity death in the news, but is it usually that dangerous?

Pink cocaine can cause people to experience pernicious mental and physical effects. The real concern with “tusi” arises from the unpredictable mix of substances, each carrying its own risks. While the name may suggest to users that they will be taking cocaine, it will almost certainly be an even more potent concoction of several other drugs.

The inclusion of ketamine is of particular concern to those suffering from substance use disorders, as prolonged use can lead to unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, and even death in some cases. Even small amounts of this concoction laced with the wrong substance can cause a person to overdose.

Furthermore, in tiny amounts, pink cocaine can cause a rise in heartbeat, while larger quantities can engender increased heart rate, nausea and vomiting, hallucinations, agitation, and overdose. The most visible symptoms of pink cocaine overdose include:

• Damp, sticky, and uncomfortable skin

• Vomiting and respiratory distress

• Shallow breathing

• Blue tinge to face, lips, and fingernails

Get Treatment For Pink Cocaine Addiction From Sunrise Detox

If you or a loved one uses pink cocaine or other addictive, mind-altering drugs regularly, a drug use disorder may be at play. In these cases, a specific type of medically supervised detox may be needed. Detoxing from pink cocaine at an accredited addiction treatment center will address your substance use and protect you from the dangerous side effects of withdrawal.

If you think you should enter a supervised drug detox program, call Sunrise Detox Center at 888-443-3869. We’ll determine whether you require detox services or another level of care at an outpatient or inpatient facility. When you join us for detox, we do all we can to keep you moving forward toward substance use recovery.

In addition to around-the-clock medical monitoring, we also

• Care for you according to your individualized care plan

• Use only evidence-based techniques administered by licensed medical personnel

• Adhere to firm patient privacy and confidentiality guidelines

• Care for you with dignity and compassion

• Help you with aftercare planning

• Maintain a relaxing environment free of triggers for substance use

Contact Us Now To Start Detox

If you want to find out more about detox or need help detoxing from addictive substances like pink cocaine, Sunrise Detox Center can help. Place a call to 888-443-3869, and we will reply to you promptly, regardless of the time or day. We are here to assist you now.