The dangerous concoction is affecting everyone from recreational users to addicts, raising alarm among health officials and law enforcement.
Fla. News Network — A new and dangerous drug known as “pink cocaine” is rapidly spreading across Florida, affecting a wide range of users from recreational party-goers to chronic addicts. The drug, also known as “tusi” or “2C,” has been linked to several overdose deaths and numerous arrests, prompting urgent warnings from health officials and law enforcement agencies.
According to reports from law enforcement agencies and health officials, pink cocaine has been linked to a growing number of overdoses, hospitalizations, and deaths across Florida. The drug’s popularity appears to be spreading rapidly, with cases reported in major cities, including Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. The crisis has particularly impacted South Florida. Miami-Dade County recorded over 150 pink cocaine-related overdoses in the last quarter of 2024, according to county health department data.