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Characteristics of PCP ✔✔Phencyclidine recongized as a hallucinogen, can also act as a stimulant & pain killer. Comes in several forms: powder liquid or tablet. Its often combined with other sub... stances such as LSD or marijuana. Has been used medically as an anesthetic on humans as well as hosres. Steet names are "angel dust" & "horse tranquilizer." Characteristics of LSD ✔✔A hallucinogen so strong one the size of an asprin equals 3000 doses. Street name is "acid" Its white powder can be bought in capsules, tablets, also put in candy, cookies, or absorebed into paper, postage stamps & ink blottters. Benzodiazepines / Tranquilizers ✔✔Presciption drugs that given to help relieve anxiety and treat some side effects of alcohol withdrawal. Brand namesinclude Valium, Librium, Ativan & Serax. Valium (Diazepam) ✔✔Best known street drug because its easy to attain & provides a moderate high. Very dangerous when users combine it with alcohol which also depressesthe central nervous system. Characteristics of amphetamines ✔✔Drugs in the stimulant class known as speed, uppers, or bennies. Used medically to treat narcolepsy & ADHD. In the past they were used to treat obesity & depression, but is now against the law to use for these purposes. [Show More]
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