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In the 1950s, PCP was administered intravenously, as a surgical anesthetic. Due to a number of unwanted side effects, it fell out of favor as a substance with practical medical use. Today, pharmaceutical PCP is only rarely as a veterinary tranquilizer. read more

Phencyclidine (PCP) is a mind-altering drug that may lead to hallucinations (a profound distortion in a person’s perception of reality). It is considered a dissociative drug, leading to a distortion of sights, colors, sounds, self, and one's environment. read more

PCP Dependence. Like many drugs with sedating or tranquilizing properties, PCP can be an addictive substance. People that use PCP consistently will begin craving the drug and will likely engage in risky, dangerous, or illegal behaviors to acquire and use more of the substance. Physiologic dependency becomes an issue with extended PCP use. read more

Phencyclidine (PCP), also known as angel dust among other names, is a drug used for its mind altering effects. PCP may cause hallucinations, distorted perceptions of sounds, and violent behavior. As a recreational drug, it is typically smoked, but may be taken by mouth, snorted, or injected. read more

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