Though pink cocaine is very different from cocaine itself, it is still important to understand the impacts and effects that cocaine can have on an individual.
This can then be compared to pink cocaine later on this webpage.
Cocaine is a well-known substance, often for its stimulating properties and its prevalence across social events.
In the year ending with March 2023, [1] it was found that 2.4% of people aged 16 to 59 years old had consumed the substance, with 5.1% of individuals aged 16 to 24 years also having consumed the substance in the UK.
This shows the prevalence of cocaine within the UK, suggesting that a large number of individuals across all age categories may have consumed the substance at one time in their lives and that many more are actively suffering from cocaine addiction.
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In general, it is thought that there are three main forms in which cocaine may appear, not including ‘pink cocaine’ – which notably may not always contain cocaine itself.
The three forms of cocaine are:
Coke is the most common form, and perhaps the most commonly depicted in films and TV.
It is found in the form of a white powder which is usually snorted or rubbed into the individual’s mouth. It can also be injected.
Crack cocaine occurs in small lumps or rocks, often requiring crushing or grounding into a powder before it is snorted like coke, smoked through a pipe or tube, or injected.
Injection is the riskiest method of consumption, as the sterilisation process may not always be adhered to, and there is a high risk of sharing or contaminating needles.
Freebase cocaine occurs as a crystallised powder. This is the least common way that cocaine occurs, and it is usually smoked like crack cocaine.
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Most individuals will consume cocaine in order to achieve some of the following effects:
However, there are also many physical effects and negative impacts that can occur as a result of cocaine use
This includes an increase in heart rate, body temperature, nausea, as well as feelings of anxiety and panic, as well as risk-taking behaviour.
In turn, all of these can lead to the individual having an adverse experience of cocaine consumption, though the initial positive impacts may often overrule this, making it an incredibly risky substance to consume regularly.
Once the effects of the cocaine have worn off, the individual is likely to experience further adverse effects such as depression, paranoia, and feelings of being exhausted and ‘run-down’.
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Only appearing on the market in recent times, pink cocaine is often referred to as a ‘designer drug’ – meaning that it has been designed to achieve specific effects, though the combination of different substances can make this incredibly risky.
Originally coming from countries such as Colombia, pink cocaine has become increasingly popular in the U.S., as well as other regions around the world.
Due to its recent emergence, there is very little research into its effects, both in the long-term and in the short-term.
In general, pink cocaine is made up of a number of other substances.
It may also be referred to as Tusi, Tuci, Tusibi or Tucibi in some areas.
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As mentioned previously, pink cocaine (despite being a mix of different substances) often does not include any cocaine.
As an illicit substance, it is impossible to regulate what goes into pink cocaine, making it very challenging to know precisely what the individual may be consuming.
This means that, despite the name, pink cocaine very rarely has cocaine included within it.
In most cases, it is made up of ketamine mixed with other substances which will be listed below.
In some cases, distributors of pink cocaine may mix more dangerous substances into their product, meaning that the individual buying and consuming the substance may have little to no idea of what they are actually consuming.
This makes pink cocaine one of the most dangerous ‘designer drugs’ on the modern market and across the world, in general.
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As mentioned just above, pink cocaine is most often made up of a majority base of ketamine.
Ketamine is usually used for medicinal purposes, acting as an anaesthetic for both humans and other animals.
When used as a recreational substance, ketamine makes an individual feel extremely relaxed, calm and in a ‘dream-like’ state.
This can be incredibly dangerous by itself, so the danger only mounts when it is combined with other substances, such as within pink cocaine.
Other common substances that pink cocaine can include are:
The combination of any drugs can be dangerous, so consuming pink cocaine can cause serious health risks, especially if the individual is unaware of what they are actually consuming.
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Pink cocaine is often artificially coloured with food dye to achieve the pink colouring.
Though not in itself directly dangerous, not all distributors of the substance may use human-safe colouring methods, adding another potential layer of harm.
In some instances, it is also fragranced to appear sweeter i.e., strawberry scented.
This can also cause health risks, though it may make it appear far more attractive to individuals.
This is especially true for young people, many of whom may be increasingly drawn to the substance as a result of its appearance and smell, though they may not always consider the dangers that are associated with this.
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Though pink cocaine’s dangers have already been outlined, it is vital that individuals understand that the dangers of this substance come from the mix of substances, as well as the fact that individuals are often unaware of what they are consuming.
Mixing substances together is never recommended.
Even in other cases such as drinking alcohol and consuming cocaine, the effects can often intersect, causing long-term damage to the individual’s physical and mental health.
If you believe that you have consumed pink cocaine or someone you know has consumed the substance, then it is vital that help is sought as soon as possible through professional services.
In some cases, it may also be necessary to contact emergency services should an individual react negatively to any of the substances that are within the pink cocaine that they have consumed.
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In the UK, most of the substances that are included in pink cocaine are illegal to be in possession of, to consume, or to sell to others.
This would also make the consumption of pink cocaine illegal, as well as the fact that it is unregulated and therefore there is no real way of knowing which substances it really contains unless it is tested by a lab (which is very unlikely).
The only argument for its legality could be made regarding new psychoactive substances (NPSs), as these can be referred to as ‘legal highs’ in some areas of the U.S., for example, as they effectively exist outside of legal oversight.
However, this does not make it any more legal or any safer to take, especially when considering the other substances frequently present in pink cocaine.
In fact, most research into pink cocaine refers to the idea that further testing must be done on the chemical makeup of this substance, as well as how best to treat intoxication that may occur as a result of consuming pink cocaine. [2]
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This is impossible to say, as every variation of pink cocaine will have different substances making it up.
Although cocaine itself is not physically addictive, many of the substances that are commonly mixed within pink cocaine can be physically addictive.
This means that the body becomes dependent on regular consumption of the substance to maintain regular functioning.
This is because the body’s natural chemicals and hormones may have been replaced by some of the chemicals within these substances, making withdrawal a much more complicated procedure in the process.
As a result of the different substances that may be included within pink cocaine, it can act as both an ‘upper’ and a ‘downer’.
This means that an individual may get good feelings such as a rush of happiness, euphoria, and alertness, but they may also experience the bad effects of these substances such as depression and paranoia.
This is also known as ‘speedball’, referring to the mental and physical whiplash that an individual may experience as a result of consuming pink cocaine.
Again, depending on the substances that pink cocaine contains, the effects that occur as a result of this may vary.
However, there are some common mental health effects that many individuals may experience as a short-term result of consuming pink cocaine or as a long-term effect.
This includes having strange thoughts or becoming easily confused, causing issues when it comes to the individual’s safety.
In addition, the individual may begin to hallucinate (seeing or hearing things that are not actually there), as well as feeling sick and becoming agitated very easily.
All of these effects can last long periods of time if the individual has a long history of consuming pink cocaine, or if they consume it on a regular basis.
Long-term mental health effects should always be treated with counselling or other forms of therapy, so it is vital that an individual seeks help as soon as they recognise any of these effects.
On the other hand, an individual may also experience a range of physical health impacts as a result of long-term or regular consumption of pink cocaine.
As a result of the mix of substances, an individual may experience high blood pressure and/or an increase in their heart rate.
This can cause anxiety and paranoia in some cases, too.
In addition, an individual’s breathing may change, becoming quicker or slower depending on the substances consumed, as well as experiencing a serious drop in body temperature and even a risk of seizures.
All of these physical health impacts can be life-threatening if the individual is in the wrong place in the wrong time, or even if they consume more than their body can handle.
Due to the difficulties in identifying what they may be consuming, this becomes more and more of a risk when consuming pink cocaine.
Even individuals who often consume substances such as those occurring in pink cocaine may risk serious health consequences.
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Not everyone will react to pink cocaine in the same way, determined as it is by a number of different factors and individual situations.
Below is a list of the most common factors that will impact how someone will react to pink cocaine, including the strength and severity of its effects:
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Though these effects cannot be generalised to ‘pink cocaine’ as a whole, there are many long-term effects that are common amongst individuals who consume pink cocaine regularly or over a long period of time.
For example, some individuals have reported disruption to sleep patterns, often associated with the consumption of MDMA or ketamine.
Additionally, an individual’s personality may change.
This is difficult to specify, as this will depend on the substances that were included in the pink cocaine in the first place, but can often be very prominent and disruptive to those around the individual who is consuming the pink cocaine.
Common and long-term mental health impacts also include the development or worsening of conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, though these are only a few of the most commonly associated mental health conditions with substance abuse.
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Though cocaine itself is not a physically addictive substance, there are some substances that can be found within pink cocaine that cause both physical and psychological addiction.
In some cases, the body will not be able to identify exactly which of the substances within the pink cocaine is causing this addiction, but it will lump the substances together, making the individual seek more pink cocaine even if they are not addicted to the overall substance itself.
In general, there are three stages to recovery and rehabilitation, and these are adhered to strongly through programmes recommended by Rehab 4 Addiction.
These stages are outlined across the following three subheadings.
Detoxification is the first stage of any rehabilitation from a physically addictive substance and is absolutely essential if the individual aims to complete any further stages with any meaningful progress.
During a detox, individuals will withdraw from the substances that they are addicted to.
This is challenging with pink cocaine as medical professionals may not be able to determine exactly what the individual is addicted to.
However, it is a vital part of the process, nonetheless.
Individuals should always seek support through the detox process as it can be incredibly dangerous and life-threatening if not carried out with the appropriate monitoring and support on hand.
There are many different methods which may be employed to help an individual detox from the substance that they are addicted to.
One study, for example, looked at the effect of acupuncture during the cocaine and crack cocaine recovery process.
Cocaine uptake was reduced in the individuals who had partaken in acupuncture [3] – a good sign that an individual is successfully withdrawing from the substance as a whole.
This is the stage at which the bulk of the care will take place for recovery from pink cocaine addiction.
This stage can also be referred to as ‘rehabilitation’ in general and often includes a variety of specific therapies and treatments that are chosen in each individual case.
This is to encourage the individual to discover the root cause of their addiction, as well as help them to overcome and manage the mental health issues that may have arisen or worsened as a result of pink cocaine abuse.
Therapies commonly used during drug and alcohol rehab include:
Perhaps the most common form of therapy – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – can be used in a wide range of cases, as it is able to be specialised to individual situations and can be continued long after the individual concludes their specific treatment course.
In many cases, it is combined with other independent treatment courses as a part of aftercare – the last stage of rehabilitation.
Though aftercare is often referred to as the final stage of rehabilitation, this does not mean that individuals who complete this stage will be immediately discharged and left to cope with their addiction alone.
Instead, aftercare can be supported for as long as the individual requires, with many treatment centres offering support for up to a year or more after the individual leaves residential care.
Through other sources, an individual may also be able to meet with an aftercare support officer – someone to meet with and support the individual’s ongoing progress.
This may include the recommendation for further treatment programmes, new techniques for managing different symptoms, or general social support for those who need it most.
It can also include engagement with mutual support groups; in the case of pink cocaine addiction, this will likely include:
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[2] https://www.aesed.com/upload/files/v49n1_editorial_esp.pdf
[3] https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1995-03223-001
[4] https://www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/
[5] https://meetings.ukna.org/
[6] https://smartrecovery.org.uk/
Boris is our editor-in-chief at Rehab 4 Addiction. Boris is an addiction expert with more than 20 years in the field. His expertise covers a broad of topics relating to addiction, rehab and recovery. Boris is an addiction therapist and assists in the alcohol detox and rehab process. Boris has been featured on a variety of websites, including the BBC, Verywell Mind and Healthline. You can connect with Boris online at LinkedIn or X.com.
