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Is PCP a depressant?
PCP causes a range of effects that include hallucinations, delirium, disorientation, agitation, muscle rigidity, ataxia, nystagmus, seizures, and stupor. PCP has stimulant, depressant, hallucinogenic and analgesic effects.
How does PCP affect people?
PCP is addictive; that is, its repeated use often leads to psychological dependence, craving and compulsive PCP-seeking behavior. People who use PCP for long periods report memory loss, difficulties with speech and thinking, depression, and weight loss.
What does PCP do to your body?
In high doses, PCP can increase blood pressure to dangerous levels, along with respiratory rates. Breathing may become shallow and rapid, and temperatures increase. Profuse sweating is also present, along with nausea. Very high doses can cause muscles spasms and contractions severe enough to deform body movement.
What effects does PCP have on the brain?
PCP and Mental Health. People who struggle with PCP abuse suffer changes to their brain structure, which lead to memory problems, trouble with concentration and perception, and difficulty with judgment.
What are the signs of PCP?
Numbness of the extremities,slurred speech,and loss of coordination may be accompanied by a sense of strength and invulnerability.