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PCP (Phencyclidine Hydrochloride)


PCP (phencyclidine hydrochloride), also called angel dust, ozone, wack, and rocket fuel, is a drug used to achieve an altered state of consciousness and hallucinations. Frequent use of PCP, which is illegal in the United States, can cause drug addiction.

"Killer joints" or "crystal supergrass" are names for PCP combined with marijuana.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerMiklos Ferenc Losonczy, MD, PhD - Psychiatry
Last RevisedAugust 19, 2010

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