Thailand warns about "pink cocaine".

According to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Bangkok, Thailand's Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has issued a warning to the public, especially those who frequently visit bars, pubs, and other nightlife venues, about the dangers of a synthetic drug called 2C-B, often sold on the market as "pink cocaine," although it does not necessarily contain cocaine.

A bar in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo: Tripadvisor

ONCB spokesperson Areepakdi Ngernbamrung said 2C-B was raised as a concern at a recent meeting of the International Symposium on Directors of Forensic Drug Testing Laboratories.

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According to Ms. Areepakdi, 2C-B is a complex mixture of synthetic drugs sold under the name "pink cocaine" and is available in powder, tablet, and capsule form. This drug is very popular among those who frequent bars and other entertainment venues. 2C-B stimulates the central nervous system and can cause hallucinations similar to LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and ecstasy (MDMA), leading to behavior that is dangerous to both the user and those around them.

A spokesperson for the ONCB warned that excessive use of 2C-B or mixing it with other substances, such as ketamine or benzodiazepines, commonly found in "happy water," significantly increases the risk of overdose. Possible side effects include irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and high body temperature, which can lead to loss of consciousness and, in severe cases, cardiac arrest.

Thai authorities have stated that 2C-B is classified as a Class 1 narcotic in the country. Its production, importation, export, distribution, and possession are illegal and punishable by imprisonment.

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Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/thai-lan-canh-bao-ve-cocaine-hong--a207793.html