PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP)PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP)PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP)PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP)

PCP CONTENTPCP CONTENTPCP CONTENTPCP CONTENT

What Is PCP?What Is PCP?HistoryHistoryHow Is It Taken?How Is It Taken?

What are the Effects?What are the Effects?Physical DamagePhysical DamagePsychological DamagePsychological Damage

PCP Use in the United StatesPCP Use in the United StatesTesting for PCPTesting for PCPUseful LinksUseful Links

WHAT IS PCP?WHAT IS PCP?WHAT IS PCP?WHAT IS PCP?

PCP is a dissociative anesthetic, or drug that PCP is a dissociative anesthetic, or drug that separates perception from sensation.separates perception from sensation. PCP comes in several forms:PCP comes in several forms:

Crystalline PowderCrystalline Powder Colored PowderColored Powder Diluted in WaterDiluted in Water PillsPills CapsulesCapsules

HOW PCP IS TAKENHOW PCP IS TAKENHOW PCP IS TAKENHOW PCP IS TAKEN

PCP can be ingested in many PCP can be ingested in many ways:ways:

1)1) Orally – In a pill or liquid Orally – In a pill or liquid form.form.

2)2) SmokedSmoked3)3) SnortedSnorted4)4) IntravenouslyIntravenously

STREET NAMESSTREET NAMESSTREET NAMESSTREET NAMES

Angel DustAngel Dust Angel DustAngel Dust

DustDust DustDust

ShermSherm ShermSherm

TicTic TicTic ZootZoot ZootZoot

Embalming FluidEmbalming Fluid Embalming FluidEmbalming Fluid

ElephantElephant ElephantElephant HogHog HogHog

BoatBoat BoatBoat

Killer WeedKiller Weed Killer WeedKiller Weed

HOW PCP IS TAKENHOW PCP IS TAKENHOW PCP IS TAKENHOW PCP IS TAKEN

PCP has been known to be used in combination PCP has been known to be used in combination with other substances:with other substances:

1)1) LSD – “Super Tripping”LSD – “Super Tripping”

2)2) Marijuana – “Killer Weed” & “Boat”Marijuana – “Killer Weed” & “Boat”

3)3) Tobacco – “Sherms”, usually with menthol Tobacco – “Sherms”, usually with menthol cigarettes to sooth the burning of the hot PCP cigarettes to sooth the burning of the hot PCP smoke.smoke.

4)4) Mint/ParsleyMint/Parsley

HISTORY of PCPHISTORY of PCPHISTORY of PCPHISTORY of PCP

19261926 – PCP is first synthesized. – PCP is first synthesized.1957 1957 – PCP is used on humans – PCP is used on humans

for the first time.for the first time.19631963 – PCP is patented as a – PCP is patented as a

surgical anesthetic and surgical anesthetic and anesthetic named “Sernyl”.anesthetic named “Sernyl”.

19651965 – Banned for human use – Banned for human use due to side effects.due to side effects.

19671967 – PCP is marketed as an – PCP is marketed as an animal anesthetic called animal anesthetic called “Sernylan”.“Sernylan”.

HISTORY of PCP (cont)HISTORY of PCP (cont)HISTORY of PCP (cont)HISTORY of PCP (cont)

19671967 – PCP begins showing up on the streets as a – PCP begins showing up on the streets as a recreational drug. Because of easy production recreational drug. Because of easy production and low cost, PCP begins to be sold as Cocaine, and low cost, PCP begins to be sold as Cocaine, LSD, and other drugs.LSD, and other drugs.

19781978 – PCP is put on Schedule II of the Controlled – PCP is put on Schedule II of the Controlled Substance Act.Substance Act.

1979 1979 – Use of PCP spreads all over the U.S., 7% of – Use of PCP spreads all over the U.S., 7% of high school seniors have used the drug in the last high school seniors have used the drug in the last 12 months.12 months.

1980 to present1980 to present – PCP use continues to be a – PCP use continues to be a problem but has shown declining numbers problem but has shown declining numbers amongst high school students.amongst high school students.

PHYSICAL SIDE EFFECTSPHYSICAL SIDE EFFECTSPHYSICAL SIDE EFFECTSPHYSICAL SIDE EFFECTS

»Speech ImpedimentsSpeech Impediments

»Loss of ReflexesLoss of Reflexes

»Kidney FailureKidney Failure

»Brain HemorrhagingBrain Hemorrhaging

»ComaComa

»DeathDeath

»SleepinessSleepiness

»DizzinessDizziness

»Irregular Heart RateIrregular Heart Rate

»Loss of bladder controlLoss of bladder control

»Jerky Eye MovementJerky Eye Movement

»VomitingVomiting

»Heavy SweatingHeavy Sweating

PSYCHOLOGICAL SIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL SIDE EFFECTSEFFECTS

PSYCHOLOGICAL SIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL SIDE EFFECTSEFFECTS

The psychological side of effects of PCP use The psychological side of effects of PCP use can cause serious long term damage to the can cause serious long term damage to the human body:human body:» Depression of the Central Nervous Depression of the Central Nervous

System (CNS)System (CNS)» Stimulation of the CNSStimulation of the CNS» SchizophreniaSchizophrenia» DeliriumDelirium» Suicidal TendenciesSuicidal Tendencies» Toxic PsychosisToxic Psychosis

PCP USE IN THE UNITED PCP USE IN THE UNITED STATESSTATES

PCP USE IN THE UNITED PCP USE IN THE UNITED STATESSTATES

Over the past decade PCP use in the Over the past decade PCP use in the United States has continued to fall United States has continued to fall slowly.slowly.

Lifetime Past Year Past Month

1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 2000

2.4 2.3 0.4 0.3 0.1 0.1

Percentage of People Age 18-25 Reporting PCP Use, 1999-2000 Percentage of People Age 18-25 Reporting PCP Use, 1999-2000 National Household Survey on Drug AbuseNational Household Survey on Drug Abuse

PCP TESTING IN THE ARMYPCP TESTING IN THE ARMYPCP TESTING IN THE ARMYPCP TESTING IN THE ARMY

• PCP can be detected in urine up to 2-3 PCP can be detected in urine up to 2-3 days after it is ingested.days after it is ingested.

• PCP is tested on a rotational schedule PCP is tested on a rotational schedule within the Army.within the Army.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESADDITIONAL RESOURCESADDITIONAL RESOURCESADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• http://www.cananews.com/undcp/drugs6.htm• http://www.drugfreenc.org/html/barbituates.html• http://www.health.org• http://espn.go.com/special/s/drugsandsports/barbs.htmlhttp://espn.go.com/special/s/drugsandsports/barbs.html• http://www.addictions.org/downers.htmhttp://www.addictions.org/downers.htm• http://www.drugfreeworkplace.com/drugsofabuse/http://www.drugfreeworkplace.com/drugsofabuse/

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