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Abstract:
Concentrations of phencyclidine in blood and liver are presented in five fatal cases occurring in Los Angeles County in 1976. Eleven other deaths in which phencyclidine contributed to death are described; acute psychotic reactions were observed in some of these cases. Two cases involved the drowning of individuals whose swimming capabilities may have been diminished from the effects of PCP. One case is presented in which a 20-year-old male took a massive overdose of phencyclidine for suicidal purposes.
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