‘Pink Coke’ & Adulterants: How Reagent Testing Reduces Risk (and Limits)
Cocaine is one of the most adulterated drugs in the world. Rarely sold in pure form, it is commonly cut with everything from caffeine and sugar to toxic chemicals and opioids like fentanyl. Recently, a new trend has been making headlines in nightlife and online forums: “pink coke.” Marketed as a premium or exotic form […]
Cocaethylene Explained: Why Mixing Alcohol and Cocaine Creates a New Drug
For decades, alcohol and cocaine have been two of the most widely misused substances in the world. Separately, each carries well-documented risks, but when combined, they don’t just add up; they interact inside the body to create an entirely new compound: cocaethylene. Cocaethylene forms in the liver when alcohol and cocaine are ingested together. Far […]
Hunter Biden: Cocaine Addiction
Photo: Hunter Biden’s Addiction Upended His Family. Has Your Family Had Similar Woes? | Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times On June 11, 2024, a jury found Hunter Biden guilty of three felony charges related to his 2018 purchase of a handgun. Federal prosecutors successfully argued that Biden had committed crimes by failing to […]
Pink Cocaine: What is Tucibi?
In 2019, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime issued a warning about an emerging threat called pink cocaine, or tucibi. This dangerous, misleadingly named substance has now made its way to the U.S., where many people who use it may have no idea what they are actually putting into their bodies. What is […]
Cocaine in the Blood Stream
Cocaine’s effects are relatively brief, but the presence of cocaine in the blood can cause both immediate damage and various types of long-term harm. How Does Cocaine Affect Our Blood? When a person uses cocaine, the drug can boost their blood pressure by increasing the individual’s heart rate and constricting their blood vessels. This can […]
The Signs of Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine addiction is a serious and prevalent issue that affects individuals and their loved ones. At Phoenix Rising Recovery, our experienced and compassionate team is dedicated to helping people overcome their addiction to cocaine. This article aims to provide information about cocaine addiction statistics, recognizing the signs of addiction, and what to do when faced […]