About

Tusi is a recreational drug commonly referred to as pink cocaine.

It is typically found as a pink-coloured powder.

They are also known as tusi, tusibi, tuci, or tucibi.

Origin

It originated in Latin America in 2018 and gained popularity in the region.

This is now used in other areas as a recreational substance.

Composition

Pink cocaine contains a mix  of substances, which includes ketamine, methamphetamine, MDMA, opioids, synthetic drugs, benzodiazepines, hallucinogens, caffeine, or bath salts. 

However, no standardised proportions exist for the drugs mixed in tusi. This makes each batch highly unpredictable.

The composition varies significantly based on availability and local production methods of tulsi.

Risks 

It is highly risky due to the unpredictable mix.

It can potentially contain harmful additives such as fentanyl, which is poisonous in some cases.

The contaminated batches may increase overdose and fatality risk.

Effects

Its effects vary widely, depending on the drug combination, alcohol involvement, dose, and individual response.

It can lead to extreme side effects such as hallucinations and can impact breathing, heart attacks, high blood pressure, etc.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Consider the following statements about the “Pink Cocaine” recently seen in the news: 

1. It is a recreational drug.
2. Pink cocaine contains a mix  of only two substances ketamine and methamphetamine.
3. It has no side effects associated with it.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A.Only one

B.Only two

C. All Three

D.None

Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: 

Tusi is a recreational drug commonly referred to as pink cocaine.

It is typically found as a pink-coloured powder.

They are also known as tusi, tusibi, tuci, or tucibi.

Statement 2 is incorrect: 

Pink cocaine contains a mix  of substances, which includes ketamine, methamphetamine, MDMA, opioids, synthetic drugs, benzodiazepines, hallucinogens, caffeine, or bath salts. 

However, no standardised proportions exist for the drugs mixed in tusi. This makes each batch highly unpredictable.

The composition varies significantly based on availability and local production methods of tulsi.

Statement 3 is incorrect: 

Its effects vary widely, depending on the drug combination, alcohol involvement, dose, and individual response.

It can lead to extreme side effects such as hallucinations and can impact breathing, heart attacks, high blood pressure, etc.