PCP (Phencyclidine Hydrochloride)

PCP (phencyclidine hydrochloride), also called angel dust, ozone, wack, and rocket fuel, is a drug that causes hallucinations. Frequent use of PCP, which is illegal in the United States, can cause drug addiction.

"Killer joints" or "crystal supergrass" are names for PCP combined with marijuana.

Current as of: November 3, 2016

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Michael F. Bierer, MD - Internal Medicine

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