Signs and Symptoms of Hallucinogen (PCP) Abuse:

Lower doses of PCP typically produce euphoria and decreased inhibition, as may be seen with drunkenness. Mid-range doses cause body-wide anesthetic with enhanced sensations and impaired perceptions which may result in panic reactions and violent defensive behaviors. Large doses may produce paranoia, auditory hallucinations, psychosis-similar to schizophrenia. Massive doses, more commonly associated with ingesting the drug, may cause cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, muscle rigidity, acute renal failure, and death. Because of the analgesic properties of PCP, users who incur significant injuries may not feel any pain.

» Unpredictable behavior
» Mood swings from passiveness to violence for no apparent reason
» Symptoms of intoxication
» Disorientation
» Agitation and/or violence to excessive sensory stimulation
» Fear, terror
» Rigid muscles
» Strange gait
» Deadened sensory perception (may experience severe injuries while appearing not to notice)
» Pupils may appear dilated
» Mask-like facial expressions
» "Floating" pupils (appear to follow a moving object)
» Comatose (unresponsive)