pcp

HISTORY OF PCP

• PCP (Phencyclidine) is a peace pill.
• PCP is a drug that chills people(calms down).
• It is listed as a schedule II drug by the US.
• PCP is also combined with Marijuana.
• PCP was developed in 1950's as surgical anesthetic.

what is PCP?AND WHAT IS IT made of?

• PCP is A white crystalline powder  
• It readily dissolves in water or alcohol
• PCP is usually sprayed onto a mint,parsley,oregano,or marijuana
• PCP in humans was discontinued in 1965, because it was found that
• patients often became agitated .

How is it used?

• PCP can be snorted,smoked,injected or swallowed
• It is commonly sold as powder or liquid.
• It can also be used in marijuana.

SHORT-TERM EFFECTS

• A moderate amount of PCP often causes people to fell detached 
• It also makes them distant and estranged from their surroundings
• It can also cause shallow breathing,flushing,profuse sweating
• Another is that it will generalize numbness of the extremities
• And poor muscular coordination .

LONG-TERM EFFECTS

• PCP is addicting; that is, its repeated use often leads to psychological
• dependance,craving, and compulsive PCP-seeking behavior
• People who use PCP many times (often) report memory loss, difficulties
• with speech and thinking,depression, and weight loss

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