PHENCYCLIDINE
(PCP)

Slang
or Street Names: Juice, Rocket Fuel, Angel Dust,
Ozone
History:
Phencyclidine was developed in the 1950's for use as an
intravenous anesthetic for humans, until it was banned
in 1965.
Identification:
Phencyclidine is a white crystalline powder that can is
snorted, smoked or swallowed. PCP can be packaged in
capsules and taken orally, or disolved in a liquid and
sprayed on tobacco, marijuana or parsley leaves for
smoking.
Effects:
The effects of Phencyclidine use include agitation,
delusions, vomiting, loss of balance, drooling,
irrational behavior, increased respiratory rate, blood
pressure and pulse, as well as illusions and
hallucinations.
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