Memory disorders Psychological disorders: schizophrenia, depression, isolation, aggression murder, suicide Psychological dependence only with ketamine. Read more. QR code. Peer-reviewed publications. There are currently no scientific publication associated to this health topic. The duration of clinical effects after an overdose is highly variable and ranges from 11—14 hours in one report to 1—4 days in another.
PCP is eliminated mainly by hepatic metabolism, although renal and gastric excretion accounts for a small fraction and is pH-dependent see also Table II— Ketamine is well absorbed after snorting and injection and poorly with oral and rectal ingestion. Effects last 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the route of administration. It is metabolized by the liver. Renal elimination is an important route of elimination for norketamine, the active metabolite of ketamine. Toxic dose PCP. In tablet form, the usual street dose is 1—6 mg, which results in hallucinations, euphoria, and disinhibition.
Ingestion of 6—10 mg causes toxic psychosis and signs of sympathomimetic stimulation. Acute ingestion of — mg has resulted in death. Smoking PCP produces a rapid onset of effects, and may be an Your MyAccess profile is currently affiliated with '[InstitutionA]' and is in the process of switching affiliations to '[InstitutionB]'.
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Common Health Topics. Videos Figures Images Quizzes Symptoms. Symptoms and Signs. More Information. Recreational Drugs and Intoxicants. PCP can be taken orally as a pill or capsule, snorted as a powder or smoked when the powder is sprinkled over smokable substances like marijuana leaves. Some users will dip cigarettes or marijuana joints into liquid PCP and then smoke it. PCP is considered an addictive drug because it can create cravings and psychological dependence on users.
PCP users can become compulsive about seeking and using the drug and can experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop using it. PCP is widely known as "angel dust," but it has also been called rocket fuel, Supergrass, and embalming fluid. The drug ketamine was initially created as a replacement for PCP and when abused produces effects similar to PCP but less intense and shorter lasting.
Known on the street as "Special K" or simply "K," the drug is still used medically as for human anesthesia and a sedative for animals. It is also widely used and FDA approved for suicidal ideation in depression. Ketamine is a powder that is snorted when used for nonmedical purposes but can also be smoked when sprinkled on tobacco or marijuana.
The reaction that users get when abusing ketamine is very much dose-dependent. As low doses, users can experience side-effects that include a loss of memory, learning ability and a loss of attention. At higher dosages, ketamine can cause delirium, amnesia and severe breathing problems.
One study found that three days after using ketamine, some users displayed "semantic memory impairment and dissociative and schizotypal symptomatology. Dextromethorphan is a cough-suppressing ingredient found in many over-the-counter cold and cough medications usually marked "extra strength. Known as "DXM" or "Robo," dextromethorphan is a popular drug with adolescents because it's more readily available than illicit drugs.
When high doses are taken, the drug causes effects similar to those of PCP and ketamine. Because it is contained in cough syrup, dextromethorphan is taken orally. Low dosages can produce a mild stimulant effect and possibly distorted visual perceptions.
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