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PCP

Phencyclidine or phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (PCP), also known as angel dust among other names, is a dissociative anesthetic mainly used recreationally for its significant mind-altering effects. PCP may cause hallucinations, distorted perceptions of sounds, and violent behavior.

There are 22 cases in the ME/C’s public database that mention PCP, with the earliest being in the year 2000.

Phencyclidine is mentioned in 502 cases, the earliest of which is also in the year 2000.