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By: Erika Genoch, Sara Wiederholt, and Jenny Brudwick Period: 6
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What is PCP? Developed in 1950’s as an intravenous anesthetic but was discontinued Made from 11 different chemicals White crystalline powder Ranges from a light to darker brown with a powdery to a gummy mass consistency("PCP," 2000). Dissolves in water and alcohol Bitter chemical taste
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Over 7 million users in the U.S. Sold under 70-80 different names Tablets, capsules, liquids, and colored powders Can take orally, snorted, smoked, and injected ("PCP," 2014). Common dose is 5-10mg("Phencyclidine (PCP)," n.d.).
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Hallucinations and paranoia Difficulty with speech and memory Depth perception is distorted Chronic use can result in violence Suicidal and homicidal behavior("So Much for Cocaine," 2014). Can result in a seizure, coma, or death
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Indigenous tribes in South American have used it for rituals and ceremonies Body produces small amounts in times of extreme stress Nicknames- Fantasia & Businessman's trip Non-addictive Can create tolerance to it Effects can be unpredictable Most illegal drug
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Gives the user a “trip” Taken commonly from blades of grass Human brains rarely and animal brains which is uncommon Generally made into small crystals for smoking Taken by- injection, sniffing, & smoked No other side effects
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Most horrifying experience Can cause flashbacks Trip lasts 10 minutes to an hour Many users see almost the same things Mechanical dwarves Reptilian green creatures Giant bug-like monsters
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LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) Clear or white, odorless water-soluble material with a slightly bitter taste Synthetic substance Tablets known as microdots and thin squares known as window panes Most potent of all hallucinogens
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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Initially produced in crystalline form Sold on streets as tablets, capsules, or liquid A tolerance is quickly developed but short lived An average dose, 100-300 micrograms produces an experiential state Effects thought to be prominent in two regions of the brain: cerebral cortex and locus coeruleus No evidence of withdrawal
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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Gives a person a high or a “trip” Lasts about twelve hours and is felt within 30 to 90 minutes after taken Physiological effects: raised blood pressure and heart rate, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, sweating and tremors Emotions: rapidly switch from fear to euphoria Sense may cross- Synesthesia: feeling of hearing colors and seeing sounds Distortions of time is common
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Hallucinogens. (2006, February 9). Retrieved March 4, 2014, from Psychology Today website: http://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/hallucinogenshttp://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/hallucinogens Kasschau, R. A. (n.d.). Understanding psychology. Glencoe. PCP. (2000). Retrieved March 3, 2014, from http://www.drugs.com/pcp.html PCP. (2014). Retrieved March 3, 2014, from http://www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/ pcp Phencyclidine (PCP). (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2014, from http://www.nhtsa.gov/ people/injury/research/job185drugs/phencyclidine.htm So much for cocaine and lsd—angel dust is america's most dangerous new drug. (2014, March 3). Retrieved March 3, 2014, from http://www.people.com/people/ archive/article/0,,20071627,00.html Dimethyltryptamine. (n.d.). Retrieved February 27, 2014, from Palo Alto Medical Foundation website: http://www.pamf.org/teen/risk/drugs/hallucinogens/dmt.html Dimethyltryptamine(DMT). (2011). Retrieved February 27, 2014, from Cracked website: http://www.cracked.com/funny-2450-dimethyltryptamine-dmt/ Yaun, T., & Chan, P. (2014). Identification of a serotonin/glutamate receptor complex implicated in psychosis. Retrieved February 27, 2014, from Science Reference Center website: http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=6&sid=56f3ffca-4f89-46d0-9fb5- 8590a1e65400%40sessionmgr113&hid=117&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3 d#db=sch&AN=31193380 Bibliography
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