Medicalcortexalmost 7 years ago

Phencyclidine (PCP), also known as angel dust among other names,is a dissociative drug it has several effects, Behavioral effects can vary by dosage. Low doses produce a numbness in the extremities and intoxication, characterized by staggering, unsteady gait, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and loss of balance. Moderate doses (5–10 mg intranasal, or 0.01–0.02 mg/kg intramuscular or intravenous) will produce analgesia and anesthesia. High doses may lead to convulsions. The drug is often illegally produced under poorly-controlled conditions; this means that users may be unaware of the actual dose they are taking. Psychological effects include severe changes in body image, loss of ego boundaries, paranoia, and depersonalization. Hallucinations, euphoria, and suicidal impulses are also reported, as well as occasional aggressive behavior. Like many other drugs, PCP has been known to alter mood states in an unpredictable fashion, causing some individuals to become detached, and others to become animated. PCP may induce feelings of strength, power, and invulnerability as well as a numbing effect on the mind. @medicalcortex #medstudents #medstudent #nurse #sleepdeprived #sleep #sleeptime #f4f #l4l #premed #usmle #surgery #nightshift #neurosurgeon #neurology #dreams #dream #freud #psychology #psychiatry #psychedelic