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R. C. Stillman

National Institute on Drug Abuse

2 papers in the library · 108 citations · publishing 1974-1979

Papers

The Paradox of Phencyclidine (PCP) Abuse

Annals of Internal Medicine March 1, 1979 R. C. Stillman, Robert C. Petersen 38 citations

Phencyclidine (PCP, known as 'angel dust') is a dangerous drug with acute and chronic risks. High accidental doses can cause severe or fatal medical complications, acute and recurrent psychoses, suicidal depressions, and unpredictable violence. Chronic use leads to aggressiveness, psychological dependence, memory loss, and physiological dependence. Its use is widespread, and among abused drugs it has no current rivals for its disturbing effects.