- (1926) first used as an anesthetic for humans/pets
- (1965) use in hospitals was discontined due to reports of hallucinations and delusions
- (1975) first manufacturing of PCP illegally
Hallucinogen
Chemical formula: C17H25N
Changes body image rather than producing visual hallucinations
Color: from pure white to brown
Consistency from powder to gummy mass
dissolves in water or alcohol
Usually taken orally or snorted through nose
Mixed with other drugs that are cut with PCP
Tablets
Liquid
Capsules
Blocks glutamate and dopamine receptors, preventing reuptake, increasing the levels in the brain.
Simulates schizophrenic-like symptoms such as flattened affect, dissociative thought disorder, depersonalization and catatonic states
Rise in Blood Pressure, blurred vision, speech difficulties, muscular inoordination, anesthesia
Vary from person to person.
Are there any other drugs like it?
YES!
LSD
Marijuana
Chronic and severe anxiety and depression, possibly leading to suicide attempts
"Flashbacks" with hallucinations
Social withdrawal and isolation
Change in personality such as aggressive or hostile behavior, paranoia, delusional thinking and consistent auditory hallucinations.
Impaired memory
Persistant speech problems
Embalming Fluid
Elephant Flipping
Happy Stick
Angel Dust
Belladonna
Pikachu
Super Grass
Dippers
Wet
Signs of Addiction
History
Also Known As...
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Works Cited
Description
1965, By. "PCP | CESAR." CESAR (Center for Substance Abuse Research). Web. 16 Sept. 2011. <http://www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/drugs/pcp.asp#effects>
By: Dixita Viswanath
"Effects of PCP - What Are the Effects of PCP?" Alcoholism - The Alcoholism Home Page. Web. 16 Sept. 2011. <http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/lsd/f/lsd_faq05.htm>.
Effects
Usually lasts 6-24 hours
Nav.jpg. Web. 16 Sept. 2011.
<http://www.educatingvoices.org/PCP.asp>.
"Drugs and Human Performance FACT SHEETS - Phencyclidine (PCP)." Home | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Web. 16 Sept. 2011. <http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/research/job185drugs/phencyclidine.htm>.
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