As if it were a virus, it seems that drugs mutate and become more powerful and harmful derivatives. In the case of cocaine, the same has happened. A new formula called pink cocaine has become fashionable However, it has little to do with the drug that we traditionally know; They only share their powder form.
In reality, it is a “marketing” maneuver in the illegal sale and purchase of psychoactive substances, in which image is everything. Let’s see what the effects of pink cocaine are and what is its negative impact on health
Also known as “tusi”, “tucibi” or “pink panther”, it is sweeping much of Europe. It is made up of the composition of the drug LSD and a portion of MDMA. Therefore, it generates an explosive cocktail of hallucinations and euphoria. The consumer is in a state of nervousness and excitement so high that it creates a false sense of control and perfectionism.
Due to its high price, it is not as present on the street. Rather, it is associated with the upper echelons of society. This is not surprising since the price per gram of this type of drug is around 100 euros. In today’s article, we will talk about what pink cocaine is, its characteristics and most importantly, its effects on our physical and mental health.
This substance has created an image of a “luxury drug”, and it is a synthetic substance that those who consume it can never know for sure what they are really putting into their body. The reason is due to adulteration and contamination of these substances. As if this were not enough, the impossibility of knowing the exact doses that are ingested due to the variability in concentration or purity adds to the vulnerability of each person and makes the danger of consumption skyrocket.
Furthermore, it should be noted that generates a high level of addiction, which makes pink cocaine a much more dangerous psychoactive substance than traditional cocaine and methamphetamines. It can be snorted, diluted in drinks, smoked, taken as pills or even introduced into the body through inhalers. Around 15 or 20 minutes is when you begin to notice its effects, which usually last between 4 to 8 hours. When the substance reaches the brain, it releases large amounts of dopamine, norepinephrine and adrenaline.
Dopamine is the reason why consumers feel pleasure and through the brain’s reward system, it causes an intense desire to consume more. The increase in norepinephrine is the cause of most acute complications caused by drug use. Finally, adrenaline is responsible for preparing our body to react in stressful situations, which is why the correct functioning of behavior, mood or perception in consumers is altered.
The year 2006 was the first time that this pink dust was detected in Spain and although a few years ago it did not seem to be an alarming issue for society, now it seems to be in full swing as it is increasingly seized in police operations against drug trafficking in our country. In fact, at the police level it is one of the so-called New Psychoactive Substances, since as the name itself indicates, it is a new drug that is making waves.
Effects of pink cocaine
There is a belief that the effects of drugs depend mainly on the amount consumed. It cannot be denied that the dose plays a great role, but there is something that has even more weight: idiosyncrasy. In other words, it does not affect all of us equally even if we consume the same amount of substances. For example, three people can consume exactly the same amount of a psychostimulant and not be affected in the same way. There are people who have died after consuming only once and others who consume every day
Pink cocaine users use it for recreational purposes and psychostimulant effects. As we mentioned at the beginning, the portion of MDMA contained in this pink powder imbues the individual with a feeling of euphoria, excitement, decreased fatigue, less appetite, increased alertness and attention span, among many other things. To get an idea, according to experts, it has an effect similar to ecstasy.
As for the adverse and extremely dangerous effects of consuming this drug, everything indicates that they are usually cardiovascular and neurological. Below we point out some of these harmful effects:
What is known as sympathomimetic toxicological syndrome occurs in the most serious cases of pink cocaine consumption. It has to do with seizures and coronary heart disease and can also cause strokes or psychotic breaks. Going one step further, Extreme cases may experience malignant hyperthermia or multiple organ failure which inevitably ends the person’s life.
An added risk: the lack of health control
In the summer of 2021, Energy Control launched a campaign known as #YouknowWhatYouMet, in order to raise awareness among the population about the importance of analyzing the substances that are consumed and the risks that exist. when buying a specific drug thinking it is another
Pink cocaine is a great example for this campaign. In short, the strawberry-colored powder that is so popular in the upper echelons of society is a mixture of several substances. As we have already mentioned, the main formula contains LSD and MDMA. However, other substances such as ketamine or caffeine have also been found. Therefore, it is advisable to find out what the substance contains and not add any more. After all, if the composition of “tusi” itself is a mixture of several substances, adding one more exponentially increases its risks.
Energy Control also promotes the importance of always taking a test dose. Not knowing the exact composition of a drug makes it much more harmful to our health. Since it cannot be analyzed correctly, it is vital to perform a test dose, which consists of taking a lower amount than what would normally be taken to observe and assess its effects on each person.
In short, it seems vital to raise awareness among the population about the extremely harmful effects, both in the short and long term, of the consumption of psychoactive substances and, in cases where established addictions have occurred, seek professional help in therapy
