[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2="Help Is Only A Phone Call Away" txt_align="center" shape="round" style="flat" color="vista-blue" el_width="sm" use_custom_fonts_h2="true" use_custom_fonts_h4="true"]Call Now 855-227-9535[/vc_cta] PCP is a dissociative drug, brought to the market during the 1950s. However, authorities banned the anesthetic pharmaceutical drug in 1965 because of its high prevalence of hallucinogenic side effects. As a recreational drug, PCP may be ingested orally, smoked, insufflated or injected. Street names of PCP include:
- angel dust
- Sernyl
- Embalming fluid
- Ozone
- Wack
- Rocket fuel
- Hog
- Cliffhanger
- Happy Sticks
- Goon dust
- Trank
- Peter Pan
- Lethal weapon
- Kools
- White powder
- Crystal
- Capsules
- Tablets
- Liquid
- swallowed
- snorted
- or smoked either alone or in combination with other drugs like:
- tobacco
- marijuana
- MDMA
History of PCP
Initially, PCP mistakenly reported having been synthesized in 1926. But in fact, they synthesis refers to PCC, a PCP intermediate. A chemist of Parke-Davis in Michigan named Victor Maddox discovered PCP while investigating analgesic agents. Although unexpected, it was identified as potentially interesting and was submitted for pharmacological testing. The promising results of these pharmacological investigations led to the rapid development of PCP. It was approved for use as an investigational drug under the trade name Sernyl in the 1950s as an anesthetic, but because of its long half-life and adverse side effects, such as:- hallucinations
- mania
- delirium
- disorientation
What makes PCP addictive?
Signs of PCP use can include the following- Euphoria
- Reduced sensitivity to pain
- Feelings of super strength
- Sense of invulnerability
- Apathy
- cannabis
- mint
- oregano
- tobacco
- parsley
- ginger leaves
Methods of administration
It can be ingested through smoking. Fry is a street term for marijuana or tobacco cigarettes that are dipped in PCP and then dried. PCP hydrochloride can be insufflated (snorted), depending upon the purity. The free base is quite hydrophobic and may be absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes (often inadvertently).Side Effects of the Drug
Behavioral effects can vary by dosage. Low doses produce numbness in extremities and intoxication, characterized by:- staggering
- unsteady gait
- slurred speech
- bloodshot eyes
- loss of balance
- severe changes in body image
- loss of ego boundaries
- paranoia
- depersonalization
- Hallucinations
- euphoria
- suicidal thoughts
- occasional aggressive behavior
- feelings of strength
- power
- invulnerability
- as well as a numbing effect on the mind.
Short-Term Effects of PCP
The short-term effects of PCP vary depending on the particular dose taken as well as the route of administration used. As an example - when the drug is smoked - the effects will begin in as few as 2 minutes. Swallowing the drug slows the absorption and results in the onset of effects delayed until about 30 - 60 minutes. In either case, the effects may last for as few as 4 hours and as many as 48 hours depending on the amount used.Dosage and PCP's Effects
A low dose of PCP between 1 and 5 mg will lead to symptoms including:- Numbness and relaxation
- A sense of well-being and euphoria.
- Problems concentrating.
- Slurred speech.
- Loss of motor coordination.
- Misperceptions of abilities including strength, speed, and invulnerability.
- Odd, erratic, or unexpected behaviors.
- Seeing things that are not present
- Hearing things that are not there
- Delusions of grandeur with inflated sense worth
- Higher blood pressure and heart rate
- Breathing problems
- Raised body temperature
- Anxiety, panic, and feeling extreme worry
Long-Term Effects of PCP
Prolonged abuse of PCP, the negative effects of PCP become more apparent and troublesome. It may persist for periods even when users stop taking the drug. They can begin negatively impacting the mental and physical health of the PCP user. These effects include:- Impaired memory
- Thinking problems and impaired decision-making abilities
- Speech problems
- Severe depression with suicidal thoughts
- Higher anxiety, paranoia, and isolation
- Extreme weight loss
- "Flashback" phenomena.
- Continuous hallucinations and delusional thinking even when not using the substance.
PCP: Description of the Drug is courtesy of www.rehabnear.me
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