Phencyhdine (PCP) interrupts the functions of the neocortex, the
section of the brain that controls the intellect and keeps instincts
in check. Because the drug blocks pain receptors, violent PCP episodes
may result in self-inflicted injuries.
The effects of PCP vary, but users frequently report a sense of
distance and estrangement. Time and body movement are slowed down.
Muscular coordination worsens and senses are dulled. Speech is blocked
and incoherent.
Chronic users of PCP report persistent memory problems and speech
difficulties. Some of these effects may last 6 months to a year
following prolonged daily use. Mood disorders--depression, anxiety,
and violent behavior--also occur in later stages of chronic use, users
often exhibit paranoid and violent behavior and experience
hallucinations.
Large doses may produce convulsions and coma, heart and lung failure,
or ruptured blood vessels in the brain.
Lysergic acid (LSD), mescaline, and psilocybin cause illusions and
hallucinations. The physical effects may include dilated pupils,
elevated body temperature, increased heart rate and blood pressure,
loss of appetite, sleeplessness, and tremors.
Sensations and feelings may change rapidly. It is common to have a bad
psychological reaction to LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin. The user may
experience panic, confusion, suspicion, anxiety, and loss of control.
Delayed effects, or flashbacks, can occur even after use has ceased.
Type What is What does it How is
it called? look like? it used?
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Phencychdine PCP Liquid Taken orally
Angel Dust Capsules Injected
Loveboat White crystalline Smoked--can
Lovely powder be sprayed
Hog Pills on cigarettes,
Killer Weed parsley, and
marijuana
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Lysergic Acid LSD Brightly colored tablets Taken orally
Acid Acid Impregnated blotter paper Licked off
Diethylamide Green or Red Thin squares of gelatin paper
Dragon Clear liquid Gelatin and
White Lightning liquid can
Blue Heaven be put in
Sugar Cubes the eyes
Microdot
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Mescaline Mesc Hard brown discs Discs--chewed,
and Peyote Buttons Tablets swallowed,
Cactus Capsules or smoked
Tablets and
capsules--
taken
orally
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Psilocybin Magic Fresh or dried mushroom Chewed and
mushrooms swallowed
Mushrooms
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