title: Characteristics of 68 chronic phencyclidine abusers who sought treatment.
abstract: An analysis of 68 phencyclidine (PCP) users who sought treatment reveals that chronic compulsive, daily use occurs and that intravenous use is relatively common. Twenty-five (37%) subjects considered themselves to be addicted to PCP and 19 (29%) desired medication to assist withdrawal. Unwanted behaviors under the influence of PCP were common and primarily related to memory loss, or acts which resulted from loss of impulse control.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D010622:Phencyclidine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D010623:Phencyclidine Abuse / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D010622:Phencyclidine