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Drug Identification Chart: PCP
PCP (phencyclidine) (Powder)
Description: Pale to yellowish, tan to brown powder
Street Names: Mescaline, Mess, Horse, Angel Dust, TH, Peace Pill, Crazy Eddie
Methods of Use: Inhaled, Ingested, Injected
Category: Perception-distorting (Substance that alters sensory perception. It causes changes in user’s mood, thoughts and consciousness)
Stimulant (Substance that activates the psychic functions by increasing wakefulness and general brain activity. By accelerating the thinking process, it makes the user more alert and energetic.)
Most Commonly Cited Effects: Euphoria, relaxation, hallucinations, dissociation from mind, body and outside world, effects of drunkenness, cyclical behaviour between periods of calm and rage
Detection Method: Very strong physically, insensitive to pain, completely confused, wild-eyed
Appendices: I
Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)
PCP (phencyclidine) (Tablets)
Description: Tablets (NB: also commonly seen in liquid form)
Street Names: Mescaline, Mess, Horse, Angel Dust, TH, Peace Pill, Crazy Eddie
Methods of Use: Ingested
Category: Perception-distorting (Substance that alters sensory perception. It causes changes in user’s mood, thoughts and consciousness)
Most Commonly Cited Effects: Hallucinations, altered perceptions, restlessness
Detection Method: Hilarity, hallucinations, excitable, wild-eyed, dilated pupils
Appendices: III
Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)
