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PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP) Names
PCP stands for 1-(1-phenylcyclohexyl) piperidine, the systematic (IUPAC) name for the drug phencyclidine. The chemical formula of PCP is C17H25N.
Angel Dust
Hog
Ozone
Rocket Fuel
Shermans
Wack
PCP combined with marijuana include Killer Joints, Super Grass, Fry, Wets, and Waters.
Changed people into the ‘‘living dead’’
Its street use occurred initially in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, which had become world famous as the psychedelic capital.
Classification
hallucinogen
Dissociative Anesthetic
depressant or stimulant
Schedule II
a central nervous system excitant
History
developed in the 1950s as an anesthetic.
promise for use in humans during surgery b/c of its strong numbing effect.
1960s, PCP's dangerous side effects began to be noticed.
PCP's primary action is dissociative- it makes the mind feel separated from the body.
PCP was used in veterinary medicine but was never approved for human use b/c of problems that arose during clinical studies
In 1978, all legal manufacture of PCP was stopped in the U.S.
Illegal laboratories
Production
synthetic substance- made in a laboratory.
ingredients used in its manufacture are completely artificial and not found in nature.
Powerful odor
manufacture of PCP is a two-stage reaction.
First, PCC is created by reacting piperidine, cyanide, and cyclohexane.
This product is then reacted with phenylmagnesium bromide to form the final product.
total reaction time for completion requires 16 to 18 hours.
Los Angeles Street Gangs and big cities have higher usage rates
Users
Since PCP is only made illegally, there is no way to know exactly how much PCP is actually being taken, making the use of this drug particularly dangerous.
estimated 6 million U.S. residents aged 12 and older used PCP at least once in their lifetime.
More than 3 percent of high school seniors in the United States used the drug at least once in their lifetime
PCP is an addictive drug
produced in liquid, powder, and tablet form: It is smoked, snorted, injected, or swallowed.
term for PCP addicts is "dusters."
Affects/Risks Most first-time users experience a bad “trip” and never use it again, but
persistent abuse can cause permanent damage.
Physical effects include:* Shallow breathing* Profuse sweating* Nausea and vomiting* Drooling* Loss of balance and dizziness* Slurred speech
Psychological effects include:* Unpredictable and often violent behavior* Increased risk of suicide* Mood changes* Anxiety
Long-term effects include:* Addiction* Memory loss* Difficulty with speech or thought* Depression* Weight loss* Flashbacks* Mood disorders
PCP affects multiple neurotransmitter systems in the brain.
Detection
Substance: Urine Hair Saliva
PCP
1 to 5 days;
Chronic Use: up to 30 days
up to 90 days
24 to 36 hours
Legal Consequences/ Treatment
manufacture, sale, use, & possession of PCP are illegal in the U.S. and the U.K.
In the U.S., first-time offenders may end up in prison for 5-45 years and be fined up to $4 million
Repeat offenders can face a penalty of 20 yrs.- life in prison and fines of up to $8 million.
The treatment for PCP involves detoxification, or withdrawal.