p>PCP is a highly dangerous drug not only to take, but also to stop taking without very careful medical monitoring and care. This drug can cause schizophrenic type hallucinations, and can lead to violent and destructive actions both to self or others in their vicinity. PCP was originally used by surgeons as an anaesthetic, however due to the number of patients who woke up delusional the drug was banned from medical use.

As an alternative marketing strategy, Veterinarians were encouraged to use the drug for animals undergoing surgery, but PCP was also withdrawn from this market in 1978 for the same reasons as above.

The drug acts as a central nervous system depressant and therefore seizures and coma are two pitfalls that must be watched carefully for.

Detox which includes medical monitoring for habitual PCP users must be considered mandatory for the reasons listed above.

Our counsellors at addicted.org will help you or your loved one to find a drug detox that will safely allow the detox procedure to occur, opening the door to a successful rehab and recovery program. Detox is the first step.