Phencyclidine (PCP)
The History Behind It All
PCP was initially called Sernyl and used as an anesthetic. Later it was used for strictly veterinary purposes because it gave extreme excitement and hallucinations. But it made it's way into the streets because young people disregarded the veterinary purpose only and wanted a new "high". It went to the streets in Haight-Ashbury District in San Francisco.
Pill Form
PCP can be swallowed in pill form.
Smoked
PCP can also be inhaled.
Powder
PCP can be snorted.
Slang or Street names for the drug
Angel Dust
Killer Weed
Ozone