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phencyclidine

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phencyclidine [‚fen·ə′sī·klə‚dēn]
(pharmacology)
C17H25N An addicting drug originally used as an intravenous anesthetic that was subsequently removed from medical use in humans because it produces hallucinations and delusions. It has been illegally manufactured and sold on the street, sometimes causing serious adverse reactions. Also known as angel dust; PCP.


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Previous studies had implicated this region in habit formation for other addictive drugs, such as cocaine and phencyclidine (PCP).
Drugs discussed include marijuana, opioids, cocaine, LSD, phencyclidine, amphetamines, and several inhalants.
PALMDALE - Palmdale sheriff's narcotics deputies seized a quantity of the illegal drug phencyclidine - best known as PCP or angel dust - at an apartment in the 38400 block of 10th Place East.
 
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