What is pcp (phencyclidine)?

PCP (Phencyclidine)
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PCP (phencyclidine hydrochloride)

PCP (phencyclidine hydrochloride) is a powerful drug that causes a person to hallucinate. This is when a person sees vivid images, hears sounds, and feels sensations that seem real but aren't. Frequent use of PCP can cause substance use disorder.

PCP is also called angel dust, ozone, wack, or rocket fuel. "Killer joints" or "crystal supergrass" are names for PCP combined with marijuana.

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