PCP Addiction

What is PCP Addiction?

PCP addiction Pennsylvania is caused by the abuse of PCP (phencyclidine). Street names for this highly addictive drug include: angel dust, ozone, wack and rocket fuel. Killer joints and crystal super-grass are names that refer to PCP combined with marijuana. The variety of street names for PCP reflects its bizarre and volatile effects. The abuse of PCP almost certainly leads to PCP addiction.

PCP is a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water or alcohol. It has a distinctive bitter chemical taste. PCP can be mixed easily with dyes and turns up on the illicit drug market in a variety of tablets, capsules and colored powders. It is normally used in one of three ways: snorted, smoked or ingested. For smoking, PCP is often applied to a leafy material such as mint, parsley, oregano or marijuana. Regardless of its form, PCP addiction Pennsylvania can occur from continued use of the drug.

PCP Treatment

Many PCP users are brought for PCP treatment to emergency rooms because of overdose or because of the drug's unpleasant psychological effects. In a hospital or detention setting, those with a PCP addiction Pennsylvania often become violent or suicidal and are very dangerous to themselves and others. They should be kept in a calm PCP treatment setting where they can be safely monitored by professionals trained in PCP addiction.

The Effects of PCP Addiction
At low to moderate doses, physiological effects of PCP include:

■Loss of muscular coordination
■Generalized numbness of the extremities
■A slight increase in breathing rate
■A pronounced rise in blood pressure and pulse rate
■Breathing becomes shallow
■Flushing and profuse sweating
At high doses of PCP the effects may include:

■Blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration drop
■Nausea
■Vomiting
■Blurred vision
■Up and down flicking of the eyes
■Drooling
■Loss of balance
■Dizziness