General
True or False - PCP has a longer high than LSD
False
Name two physical effects of LSD
Dilated Pupils, Increased heart rate and blood pressure, Fluctuations in body temperature, Nausea, Sweating and chills, Muscle weakness, Reduced coordination, Dizziness and blurred vision, Dry mouth and excessive saliva
Name two mental effects of PCP
Dissociation, Hallucinations, Paranoia, Delusions, Confusion, Extreme mood swings, Memory impairment, Violence, Aggression
Can hallucinations persist even after PCP has left the bloodstream?
Yes
What is PCP used for today? (Other than recreational use)
A tranquilizer for animals
Why was the use of PCP in anesthesia discontinued?
PCP
What happens to the pupils while using LSD?
They dilate
What is the main difference between LSD and PCP in terms of mental effects?
PCP makes the user much more violent and aggresive
What mental disorder may develop after using LSD for a long time?
Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Depression
How does LSD interact with the brain?
By binding to serotonin receptors and changing neural pathways
What is the main reason people take PCP?
The intense, vivid hallucinations
Name a physical effect that occurs in both PCP and LSD
Muscle Weakness, Increased Heart Rate/Blood Pressure
What mental effect of LSD causes a "complete transcendence" of the self?
Ego dissolution or Ego death
What are some physical effects of taking PCP for a long time? (Name 2)
Weight loss, malnutrition, physical deterioration
What does PCP stand for? (70% accuracy)
Phencyclidine
What drug is similar to PCP chemically?
Ketamine
What happens to body temperature while taking LSD?
It fluctuates
What is synesthesia? (Provide an example)
Senses blending together ("Seeing Sounds" or "Hearing Colours")
What does HPPD stand for?
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder
Which drug is more addicting?
PCP
What is LSD synthesized from?
Ergot
Name one physical effect of PCP that doesn't occur while taking LSD
Numbness, Poor vision
What three parts of the brain are disrupted while taking LSD?
Prefrontal Cortex, Visual Cortex, Hippocampus
What factors affect the long term effects of PCP?
How often it's used, and the individual's past medical history
What does LSD stand for? (Don't need to say the full thing)
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide