How to Identify and Treat an Addiction to PCP

 

Phencyclidine, more commonly referred to as PCP, Angel Dust, and Wack, is a dangerous and highly addictive drug. The drug is often sold on the streets in a pill form, it can also be snorted or injected into the bloodstream. This article looks at how a PCP addiction can be identified and treated.

Symptoms of a PCP addiction can sometimes not be noticed by someone else at first. Users can experience numbness, trouble speaking and trouble functioning physically. They may actually appear to have consumed too much alcohol, and if they're also drinking it can make the problem harder to detect.

PCP also causes sudden mood swings, which are dangerous and can become violent, as well as different types of dangerous hallucinations, which have led to accidents and death. Users may also develop mental issues such as anxiety and depression. PCP has also been known to make users exhibit symptoms of schizophrenia.

The longer Angel Dust is used the worse the symptoms can get, and also like alcohol, more and more is needed over time to achieve the same type of high. Often times, people who have an addiction problem have pushed everyone close to them away by the time they recognize a problem. They may feel alone and depressed, this is when it's time to seek help.

Cessation from PCP should not be done alone. Users should seek medical and psychological help at a rehabilitation or addiction treatment center. A doctor can provide pharmaceuticals that will aid in the symptoms of cessation, and both private and group therapy sessions can help users successfully kick the habit.

PCP is a highly addictive drug that can lead to permanent physical and mental health problems the longer it’s used. Once the problem is recognized by the user it's time to seek help. Rehabilitation centers are available with a variety of ways to treat an individual’s unique addiction problems.