2C-B, also known as tucibi or pink cocaine, is a powerful hallucinogenic drug that can have a number of recreational and dangerous effects. Like many other drugs, 2C-B can quickly lead to addiction, and many people will need professional drug addiction treatment in order to recover.
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What Is 2C-B and What Does It Do?
The first question that needs to be answered is, “What is 2C-B?” It is a synthetic hallucinogen that is often combined with or sold as different drugs. It is cheap for illicit drug manufacturers to produce and creates powerful effects that make it a common recreational drug.
2C-B can produce effects such as:
- Visual hallucinations
- Auditory hallucinations
- Tactile hallucinations
- Euphoria
- Nausea and vomiting
- Anxiety or panic
- Heart palpitations
These effects are comparable to other drugs, such as LSD or mescaline. Therefore, many street-level dealers will sell tucibi disguised as these more well-known or desirable drugs.
The moniker “pink cocaine” comes from how some drug dealers mark their product as containing 2C-B. Most 2C-B, when not heavily adulterated, looks like a white powdery or crystalline substance, not unlike cocaine. In order to differentiate the drug from its lookalikes, manufacturers will often combine the product with red food coloring to give it a pinkish hue.
2C-B was first synthesized in the 1970s and became a popular recreational drug in the 1980s. At first, 2C-B was completely legal—until the harms and dangers of using this drug became apparent. In 1995, the Drug Enforcement Administration classified 2C-B as a Schedule I controlled substance, making it illegal to possess, purchase, or sell this substance.
Risks of 2C-B Use
Like many other recreational drugs, 2C-B use is not without significant risks. People who take this drug can experience physical effects, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, vomiting, and significant GI discomfort. But as a hallucinogen, many of the most severe risks stem from the psychological effects the drug can have.
2C-B produces its powerful hallucinogenic effects for between four to eight hours. The potential for a “bad trip”—or a psychedelic experience dominated by negative, anxious, and fearful thoughts—is exceptionally high.
Furthermore, taking a psychedelic drug can often trigger underlying mental health concerns that the person is unaware of, such as depression, anxiety, or even schizophrenia.
Additionally, 2C-B is often adulterated with several other drugs that can lead to overdose or other adverse physical health consequences. 2C-B is often pressed into pills containing MDMA or LSD without the buyer being aware that there are multiple substances present, which can lead to devastating consequences.
2C-B Addiction and Treatment
In fact, 2C-B isn’t generally considered to be physically addictive. However, it can quickly become a psychological addiction that is incredibly difficult to overcome alone. People addicted to this drug may show signs such as:
- Loss of interest in hobbies or activities that used to be important
- A constant preoccupation with substance use
- Worsening mental health as a result of 2C-B use
- An inability to stop 2C-B use on their own
Thankfully, professional addiction treatment can help people overcome a 2C-B addiction and learn how to live healthier lives in recovery.
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