The proper name for PCP also known as Angel Dust is Phencyclidine. As with many street drugs this drug started out with supposed medical uses. It was quickly rejected for such a use because of its extremely bad psychological reactions.
This drug causes a great many unpleasant mental symptoms such as paranoia, anxiety, chemically induced schizophrenia. Because of these reactions the abuser is not only a danger to himself but, to others.
People under the influence of PCP have been known to assault loved ones while imagining them to be something else. Police officers have reported the abuser to be extremely difficult to restrain due to the violent nature of their hallucinations.
For further information on this and other drugs check out this website. http://www.samhsa.gov/
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is an excellent source for recovery support both for the chemically dependent and for the loved ones.
Getting the proper help for those that are abusing PCP is very important. This drug is very damaging not only to the brain but, also the rest of the body. Smoking PCP has been shown to cause second hand intoxication of young children!
So if you know someone who is using Angel Dust then do the research. Find a Rehab center in your area and learn how to do an intervention. Get your friend or family member to seek out expert medical help to over come this strongly addictive drug.
If there are children involved do not waste time thinking about what to do. Get the authorities involved so that the children will be protected. This may even result in a forced entry to a rehab center. Once there your friend may begin to realize just how much they need to be there.
PCP is no joke.
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