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Drug cocktail ‘TUSI’ found in ‘2C-B’ sample

Source: CanTEST

A pink powder sample purchased as psychedelic 2C-B found to contain a combination of other stimulant and dissociative drugs, including ketamine, MDMA and cocaine.

What is tusi or pink cocaine? Known as ‘tusbee’, ‘tusi’ or ‘pink cocaine’ and known for it’s distinctive colouring, it contains a combination of drugs, often stimulants, empathogens and dissociative but sometimes opioids. Tusi (pronounced ‘2C’) was named for containing 2C-B, but when tested contains a mix of things and doesn’t always contain 2C-B.

Effects may vary, due to the contents being a combination of unknown drugs and amounts. Know the signs of a stimulant overdoes – chest pain, racing pulse, sweating/overheating, shortness of breath, hallucinations, anxiety, paranoia, confusion and slurred speech – test it before you take it – start low and go slow – don’t mix with other drugs.

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Keep calm and avoid extreme temperatures. Dress for your environment – hot and cold, stay hydrated and eat!

Start low, go slow. Try a test does first and don’t mix with other drugs.

Be alert for signs of an overdoes. ‘Tusi’ is not always the same combination of substances and can contain an unpredictable mix – often containing varying proportions of ketamine, MDMA, caffeine and other drugs such as benzos, meth and cathinones. ‘Tusi’ could contain stimulants and/or opioids – know the signs for overdose or both. Think someone has overdosed? Call 000 for an ambulance immediately.