Overview PCP is an illegal drug abused for its hallucinogenic effects.
Street names Angel Dust, Embalming Fluid, Killer Weed, Rocket Fuel, Supergrass
Looks like In its pure form, PCP is a white crystalline powder that readily dissolves in water.
However, most PCP on the street is tan/brown in color, powdery or gummy in consistency, and is
typically transported in small foil wraps. PCP is most commonly sold as a powder or liquid, and
applied to a leafy material such as oregano, parsley, mint, or marijuana and then smoked.
Methods of abuse Smoked, injected, snorted, taken orally
Effect on mind PCP use often causes a user to feel detached, distant and estranged from his surroundings. Auditory hallucinations and severe mood disorders can occur. In some
users, acute anxiety, paranoia and hostility, as well as psychosis can occur
Effect on body Numbness, slurred speech, and loss of coordination can be accompanied by a sense of strength and invulnerability. A blank stare, rapid and involuntary eye movements, and an
exaggerated gait are among the more observable effects.
Drugs causing similar effects PCP’s effects are similar to other hallucinogens, such as mescaline
and peyote.
Overdose effects Longer, more intense “trip” episodes, psychosis and possible death.