What does PCP mean in VETERINARY

PCP stands for PhenCyclidine Piperidine, which is a type of synthetic drug with hallucinogenic and sedative properties.

The effects of PCP can vary widely depending on the user's dose, tolerance level and method of ingestion. Generally, short-term physical side effects include increased heart rate, increased breathing rate and disorientation. Long-term effects may include depression, anxiety, memory loss, aggression and difficulty concentrating.

Unfortunately yes, PCP can become psychologically addictive with frequent use because it alters brain chemistry to create a false sense of euphoria or relaxed state. Symptoms of addiction include cravings for the drug and withdrawal symptoms such as depression when use stops.

There are several ways to take PCP - by smoking, snorting or injecting it - with smoking being one of the most common methods due to its fast onset of effects. Pills or powder form may also be taken orally.

Yes - while it was previously used as an anaesthetic in both humans and animals due to its strong sedative effect — its potential for abuse led to its recreational status in most countries today. However, some forms like injection suspensions have been made available again so that veterinarians can control seizures in animals such as horses or dogs.