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Phencyclidine (PCP): a local and national perspective.

D B Graeven

    Addictive Diseases
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Phencyclidine (PCP) is an illicit drug with increasing emergency room visits. Smoking PCP, compared to pills, may explain its rising use and associated user dilemmas.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Toxicology
    • Public Health
    • Substance Abuse Research

    Background:

    • Phencyclidine (PCP) is an illicit substance with significant negative health implications.
    • Ease of synthesis and precursor availability make PCP difficult to control.
    • Emergency department data indicates a rising trend in PCP-related incidents.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the increasing prevalence of Phencyclidine (PCP) use.
    • To explore the effects of PCP and the challenges faced by its users.
    • To understand the shift in PCP administration methods.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) data.
    • Exploratory study of a local PCP outbreak.
    • Qualitative assessment of user experiences and administration methods.

    Main Results:

    • PCP episodes in emergency rooms increased from 23rd in 1973 to 16th in 1975.
    • A shift from pill to smoking as the primary mode of PCP administration was observed.
    • Regular PCP use presents challenges in concealment due to associated stigma, leading to user reluctance in admission.

    Conclusions:

    • The change in PCP administration to smoking may contribute to its increased prevalence.
    • Stigma surrounding PCP use creates a dilemma for users, impacting disclosure and potentially treatment seeking.
    • Further research is needed to address the public health impact of illicit drug use trends.

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