2C-B Effects And Abuse

What Is 2C-B?

2C-B is a synthetic psychedelic drug that was first synthesized in 1974 to be used as an aid in therapy. It is part of the family of 2C drugs, which belong to a group of designer agents similar in structure to ecstasy and MDMA.

When MDMA became illegal in 1985, 2C-B appeared as a street drug in the nightlife scene. Today 2C-B is a Schedule I drug, meaning it has no accepted medical use and has a high potential for abuse. Other Schedule I drugs include heroin and LSD.

While 2C-B is a distinct synthetic psychedelic, it is sometimes confused with “tusi” (also referred to as “pink cocaine”). Unlike pure 2C-B, tusi is not a single drug but rather a street mixture that can vary widely in content. Although some batches of tusi may include 2C-B, they are often cut with substances such as ketamine, MDMA, caffeine, or other stimulants, making tusi far less predictable in both strength and effects.

What Are The Effects Of 2C-B?

Users will start to feel effects in about 30 minutes of consuming the drug. The first effects are reportedly feelings of anticipation, warmth, anxiety, and tingling. Sexual and physical arousal may occur and may remain throughout the high. Signs of this include erection, raised hairs, chills, tremors, muscle spasms, and dilated pupils. Feelings of euphoria, similar to the effects of MDMA, will likely occur. A light dose is considered to be between 5 and 15mg, while anything above 25mg is considered strong.

Users may experience hallucinations that are usually mild visual effects like facial distortions, moving surfaces, enhanced or shifting colors, or feeling like they can see sounds. Higher doses may lead to more intense hallucinations that are unpleasant or frightening. Claustrophobia and muscle clenching have been reported. Some users experience nausea, vomiting, gas, or diarrhea, while others may have a surge of negative emotions like fear, anger, or grief.

Overall, users should experience increased sociability; it may be difficult or confusing to have a conversation with another person, however. It is common to have introspective thoughts while under the influence of 2C-B and to experience increased empathy and a softening of the ego.

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How Is 2C-B Consumed?

The drug 2C-B is usually swallowed as a capsule, tablet, or powder; sometimes it is dissolved in a liquid and then swallowed. Tablets have been reported to be pink, purple, red, off-white, off-white with brown specks, or beige, sometimes with a bullhead logo stamped on the pills. Capsules may contain pink, white, or off-white powder.

2C-B Abuse

2C-B is sold by dealers and can also be purchased on the darknet. Information from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) explains that many dealers believe they are distributing MDMA; in reality, is it 2C-B. Others may be trying to pass off 2C-B as MDMA to their customers. The street price for 1 tablet of 2C-B is between $10 and $30 (between $200 and $500 per gram). Purchasing in bulk can lower the costs to $100 to $300 per gram. This drug is created in a laboratory. Some street names for 2C-B include:

Can 2C-B Cause An Overdose?

It is currently unknown if there is a fatal dose of 2C-B; higher doses do put users at risk for panic attacks, severe psychosis, delirious states, headaches, and the risk of over-stimulating the heart and circulatory system. Because of the drug’s mild anesthetic properties, an injury sustained while under the influence of 2C-B may go unnoticed.

Can I Get Addicted To 2C-B?

While hallucinogens have a lower risk for addiction than other drugs, abusing any illicit drug is cause for concern, as these unregulated drugs can cause serious side effects. If you or someone you know is abusing 2C-B or other drugs, reach out for help. Contact a treatment provider who can help answer rehab-related questions and options.