Recent use of PCP or a related substance may induce belligerence, assaultiveness, impulsiveness, unpredictability, and impaired judgment. The physical signs may include hypertension or a very rapid heartbeat, numbness or diminished responsiveness to pain, ataxia, muscle rigidity, or seizures.
An nmda receptor antagonist developed in the 1950s as an intravenous anesthetic. PCP is capable of inducing hallucinogenic and psychotomimetic reactions, and its use was discontinued because patients often became agitated, delusional, and irrational while recovering from anesthesia. Today, PCP is illegally manufactured in laboratories and is sold on the street under names such as “angel dust,” “ozone,” “wack,” and “rocket fuel.” PCP is addictive, and its use often leads to psychological dependence, craving, and compulsive drug-seeking behavior. PCP users can become violent or suicidal and can be very dangerous to themselves and to others.
A substance commonly referred to as angel dust or PCP, often abused as a recreational drug. It induces feelings of euphoria that can occasionally transition into anxiety or depression. The user’s coordination, speech, and cognitive abilities are compromised, potentially leading to hallucinations and violent behavior. Additional potential effects encompass elevated blood pressure and heart rate, dilated pupils, trembling, and decreased sensitivity to pain. Large doses of phencyclidine can result in a state of coma.
Persisting consequences encompass aggressive conduct, anxious states, and enduring mental conditions like profound depression, heightened paranoia, and schizophrenia. Furthermore, there exists a potential for brain impairment and the peril of fatality arising from seizures, cardiac complications, or respiratory failure.