What Is Pink Cocaine And Will It Show Up On A Drug Test

Author : Dr Kate Garside

What it Pink Cocaine

It’s a bright pink powder made by mixing various drugs, dyes, and sometimes flavourings. It does not need to contain any Cocaine. In the UK, “pink cocaine” (tusi) has several common street names used in clubs, festivals, and online. Remember, these names don’t guarantee what’s actually in the powder — ingredients vary widely, making this a very dangerous drug trend.

The most common contents of Pink Cocaine also know as Pink vary widely from batch to batch. It may contain:

• Ketamine
• MDMA (ecstasy)
• Amphetamines
• Caffeine
• Occasionally cocaine (but often none at all)
• The pink colour is purely cosmetic and used for marketing.

Because there’s no standard recipe, it’s considered an especially risky drug to take, as users don’t really know what they’re taking.

Will Pink Cocaine show up on a drug test?

Yes — very likely. What it shows up as depends on what’s in that particular batch.

On a standard urine drug test, it may trigger positives for:

• Amphetamines (from MDMA or similar)
• Ketamine
• Cocaine (if present)
• Sometimes opioids or other substances, depending on adulterants

More detailed lab tests (GC/MS) can identify specific compounds, even if the user thought they were only taking “pink cocaine”.

Key risks to be aware of with pink Cocaine

• Unpredictable strength and effects
• Higher risk of overdose due to mixing stimulants and depressants
• Greater chance of failing workplace or legal drug tests
• Increased strain on the heart and nervous system

Is there a specific drug test for pink cocaine?

No, there is no single drug test for “pink cocaine.”That’s because pink cocaine (also called tusi) is not a specific drug — it’s a street name for a mixture, and the ingredients vary widely.

“Pink cocaine” (aka tusi) is not a single drug, so its contents are unpredictable. People buy it expecting cocaine, MDMA, or 2C‑B, but it’s often a mixture of multiple drugs and adulterants.

Here’s a breakdown of other common substances that have been found in pink cocaine:

1. Stimulants

• Cocaine – sometimes present, sometimes not.
• Amphetamines – speed-type stimulants; can increase heart rate and agitation.
• MDMA (ecstasy) – produces euphoria and stimulation; very common in pink powders sold as “pink cocaine.”
• Mephedrone (4-MMC) or other cathinones – synthetic stimulants that mimic cocaine or MDMA.

2. Hallucinogens / Psychedelics

• 2C-B – a psychedelic sometimes sold as “pink cocaine” (explains the use of 2C-B test strips).
• LSD or NBOMes – rarely, but possible in powders or blotter-type mixes.
• Ketamine – dissociative effects; can be combined with stimulants for “party effect.”

3. Depressants / Sedatives

• Benzodiazepines – e.g., diazepam; sometimes added to “tone down” stimulants.
• GHB / GBL – rare, highly dangerous; added in club scenes.

4. Other additives / fillers

• Caffeine – to mimic stimulant effect.
• Sugars, lactose, or mannitol – inert fillers for bulk.
• Food dyes – to make it pink.
• Unknown synthetic chemicals – “research chemicals” that can be toxic.

⚠️ Key risks of Pink Cocaine

• Unpredictable potency – one batch may have high MDMA, another mostly ketamine.
• Overdose risk – mixing stimulants, hallucinogens, and depressants is dangerous.
• False sense of security – sellers may claim “pure cocaine” or “pure tusi,” but lab analysis often finds 3–5 different active substances.
• Drug tests – most standard urine tests detect cocaine, MDMA, amphetamines, or ketamine, but rarely 2C-B.