Phencyclidine (PCP) is a bitter-tasting, white crystalline powder that is easy to dissolve in water or alcohol. PCP may be dyed various colors and sold as a tablet, capsule, liquid, or powder.
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PCP currently has no medicinal uses.
PCP was originally developed in the 1950's as an intravenous anesthetic, but was discontinued due to the patients becoming agitated, delusional, and irrational.
PCP is a very addictive drug that can result in psychological dependence, craving, and compulsive PCP-seeking behavior.
- Adolescent consequences- Besides the consequences mentioned, PCP can negatively affect the hormones associated with normal growth and development and can slow or stop the learning process in teenagers.
- Moderate dose effects- Unpredictable behavior, possible emotional instability and psychosis, hallucinations, violent behavior, suicidal behavior.
- High dose effects- In addition to the effects mentioned above, high doses can cause seizures, coma, and death (usually as a consequence of accidental injury or suicide when under the influence). High doses causes the users to display the same symptoms that are associated with schizophrenia, including delusions and paranoia.
- Long-term effects- Memory loss, difficulty with speech or though, depression, weight loss, and flashbacks.
Liquid capsules, white or brown powder on paper stamps, sugar cubes, cigarettes, joints, injection paraphernalia. PCP can cause increased pulse and heart rate, increased blood pressure, increased temperature, possible mood and perception alteration, paranoia, panic, anxiety, nausea, tremors, and suicidal urge.
PCP can be detected in urine, hair, and oral fluid testing. In urine, occasional use can be detected up to 1 to 5 days after use; habitual/chronic use can be detected up to 30 days after last use. Hair testing can detect PCP use up to 90 days after use; oral fluid testing can detect PCP 24 to 36 hours after use.
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