Estimated read: 8–10 minutes | Author: Christopher Veto, NCACIP

When a loved one is struggling with substance use, repeated relapse, denial, or escalating consequences, families often reach a point where conversations alone are no longer working. At that stage, many families begin asking how to hire a professional interventionist.

A qualified interventionist does more than facilitate a single meeting. The role often includes family coaching, assessment, treatment planning, safety preparation, intervention facilitation, and support with the transition into care. This guide explains how to...

Tusi (2C-B / "Pink Cocaine"): What It Actually Contains, and Why That Matters

Reviewed by Brandon McNally, RN | Author: Christopher Veto, NCACIP  | Last reviewed: June 2026

The naming confusion that puts people at risk

Few drugs are as widely misunderstood as the pink powder sold under the names "tusi," "tucibi," or "pink cocaine." It is also seen spelled "tuci" or "tussi," and pronounced "too-see." The confusion begins with the name itself. "Tusi" is a phonetic rendering of the Spanish pronunciation of "2C-B" — a psychedelic phenethylamine first synthesized by chemist Alexander Shulgin in...

Crack and cocaine are the same drug in different forms. Compare how they're made, used, and their effects, addiction risk, and treatment options.