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PCP (Phencyclidine)

Discussion in 'Other Substances' started by ExpertAdvice, Nov 14, 2014.

  1. ExpertAdvice

    ExpertAdvice Active Contributor

    More popularly known as "Angel Dust", "Ozone" and "Dust", PCP is commonly mixed and used with marijuana. In its pure form, PCP is a white crystalline powder. Has anyone heard of this drug or has experience in using it?
  2. Serena

    Serena Active Contributor

    I have never heard of this drug before. I am assuming that it is not something that is common in my country because I have never heard the name before. What are some of the risks of taking this drug and is it easy to identify a person who may be abusing this drug?
  3. ExpertAdvice

    ExpertAdvice Active Contributor

    Wow, good question and hi again @Serena. Some of the risk involved in taking PCP are; lack of feeling pain, aggressiveness and the will to want to hurt others, it's a drug that is really controlling, and is the leading drug in terms of carrying out serious crimes. Which are; mass murders, suicide, and rape.
  4. Serena

    Serena Active Contributor

    Wow. That is a pretty scary drug for someone to be addicted to. I looked up some of the treatment methods that are used for people who are addicted to PCP. One treatment that is used is activated charcoal for GI tract decontamination. This is used because it absorbs the PCP fairly quickly. Is the abuse of PCP a problem that is seen often in your country?