Dr. Linda Kotler, an epidemiologist from the University of Florida, mentions that this concoction is very cheap, which contributes to its appeal among people.
According to the family magazine service of Saed News, citing the New York Times, a powder known as "Pink Cocaine" composed of a rotating group of drugs has become a dangerous substance with increasing popularity in American clubs across various U.S. cities, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and epidemiologists studying recreational drug use.
Experts say most samples of this concoction contain at least one stimulant and one depressant.
Pink Cocaine includes ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic with hallucinogenic effects, and other drugs like ecstasy, methamphetamine, opioids, and psychoactive substances such as bath salts.
Dr. Linda Kotler, who researches cheap drugs at the University of Florida, explains that its affordability contributes to its popularity.
Joseph Palamar, an associate professor at NYU Langone Health who studies party drugs, mentioned that the term "Pink Cocaine" itself is a misnomer, as the cocktail rarely contains actual cocaine.
The name likely originates from the fact that Pink Cocaine is sold as a powder and colored pink using food dyes.
Dr. David E. Nichols, a pharmacologist at Purdue University who studies hallucinogens, stated, "These underground chemists are trying to offer something they think people will like, and ‘God knows what effects it will have.’” This drug has gained increasing popularity in the United States as of September. The DEA noted that the distribution of Pink Cocaine is rising, mainly being sold online and through social media.
In a national assessment of drug threats this year, it was found that the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico is increasingly producing and trafficking this type of drug cocktail.
