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Monday, December 15, 2008

Phencyclidine (PCP)

Phencyclidine, you may not know this name, but chances are you've heard of PCP, Angel Dust or Hog. This is a very serious drug with very serious side effects. If you believe that someone you know is taking this class of drugs, you should take immediate action to get them help before they become a danger to themselves or others. It may come in a liquid form, or even pills, depending on the method of delivery. In some cases, it may also be powdered. It can be taken like a pill, injected or even smoked in a cigarette.

PCP often causes the user to feel extremely hot, and most people end up stripping off all of their clothes. Aggression is extremely common and the user may have almost superhuman strength. Increased or decreased heart rate, palpitations, dilated pupils, and vomiting may also be present. On the other end of the scale, after the high, severe depression may also occur. This is an extremely serious drug and if you know someone who is using it, take action immediately.

Clinical Symptoms are numbness in the extremities, extreme strength and the appearance of an exaggerated gate. In high doses, PCP lowers blood pressure, the heart rate and respiration. Blurred vision, hallucinations, seizures, coma and death are also common.


Resource:
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