Phencyclidine is a hallucinogenic drug that was once used as an anesthetic for animals, and for a short period of time, humans as well. It is very similar to Ketamine in the way that it is structured and behaves. It is also known more commonly on the streets as ‘Angel Dust’. In 1959, Phencyclidine was an anesthetic for humans, but was discontinued as it provided serious side effects. Some of these side effects include confusion, hallucinations, delirium, and violence. Some forms of long-term memory disorders and schizophrenia have also been evident. When it is used on the streets as ‘angel dust’, it can be the cause of seizures, convulsions, cardiac problems, and even comas. Phencyclidine is a synthetic substance and a chemical compound. It is made in a lab and made up of ingredients that you would not find in nature. One of the ingredients used is cyanide, which is a type of poison. It appears as a colorless, crystal like powder. It has a strong chemical like smell similar to that of ammonia. It has a molecular weight of 243.394 g/mol. The boiling point is 136 degrees Celsius, and the melting point is 46.5 degrees Celsius. It is insoluble in water, and usually is found in the form of a salt like substance.
Phencyclidine was originally used as an animal tranquilizer before it began to
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If given to someone who has just endured a stroke or heart attack, it can possibly help prevent him or her from sustaining permanent brain damage. If it does prove to be helpful, then a safer version of the drug will be developed for said purposes. Research of the drugs effect on animals is still being researched as well. Scientists believe that by studying phencyclidine more closely they can learn more about schizophrenia. The side effects of phencyclidine are very similar to the symptoms those who suffer from schizophrenia. That being paranoia, hallucinations, detachment from oneself, and a warped
The Pentatonix, aka PTX, are an a capella group consisting of 5 member: Scott, Mitch, Kristin, Avi, and Kevin. The group got their start in Arlington, TX where Scott, Mitch, and Kristie sang in their school’s, Martin High School, talent show. They found Kevin celloboxing, playing the cello and beatboxing, on YouTube and Scott had a friend who knew Avi. PTX competed on season 3 of The Sing Off.
I experienced a drug reaction to Doxycycline Hyclate a little over a year ago. I had visited my dermatologist with concerns about acne. I had never had acne before, then all of a sudden, it seemed to be popping up everywhere. She decided that I should be put on Doxycycline, and said that it usually helped clear up acne. I was told to take one tablet daily, and that I should also take it on an empty stomach. I remember being at school when I had some unpleasant side effects to taking the drug. I took the tablet on an empty stomach, as I was advised. It was early in the morning, and the pill did not sit well with me. I became dizzy, had a fever, chills, and my vision started to become blurry. I was very concerned, and worried that something wasn't
government over 700 billion dollars annually. A survey conducted by the Substance abuse and Mental Health Services Administration regarding drug use and health reported “23.5 million persons aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol abuse problem in 2009 (9.3 percent of persons aged 12 or older). Of these, only 2.6 million—11.2 percent of those who needed treatment—received it at a specialty facility” (1). Desperate to find solutions to treat substance abuse problems other than the often unsuccessful rehabilitation programs, researchers are now considering the use of psychedelic substances to treat these issues. This idea is not the first of its kind. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, American scientists studied the effects of LSD on over 40,000 people including its effects on alcohol use. However, because many of these hallucinogens are classified as Schedule I substances and other restrictions imposed by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), studies involving these drugs cannot be conducted easily within the United States (2). Fortunately, countries with more lax drug policies, such as Canada, allow for these substances to be studied. One such substance is
The most popular girl in school, and yet she’s not even a senior! Everyone may not have known her personally, yet they thought she was sweet and kind. Everyone loved her! She was voted homecoming princess, invited to all the hottest parties, and she was just an all-around nice person. But one mistake led to the downfall of it all. The downfall of her social life, her school life, her family, and her life in general. 17-year old Alexia Springer passed away on a Tuesday morning due to what police say, a drug overdose. On that sad day, friends let balloons in remembrance of her, news articles were being shared on social media like it was nobody’s business.
Named after the world’s most widely recognized five-note music scale,Pentatonix is a five-person a American a cappella group that began with three friends Kirstie Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, and Scott Hoying at Martin High School in Arlington, Texas. Pentatonix consists of Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, Avi Kaplan and Kevin Olusola. The trio of the group, Scott, Kristin, and Mitch, are more of the harmony. Kevin and Avi are the rhythm portion. Scott Hoying is a baritone, Kristin Maldonado is a mezzo soprano, Mitch is a counter tenor, Kevin is percussion and Avi is bass. Pentatonix are known for winning NBC's show the third season of “The Sing-Off” in 2011, their victory earning them $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony’s
It is a powerful Hallucinogenic drug. It acts on dopamine, adrenergic and serotonin receptors specially 5-HT2A Receptor which is for hallucination and is in visual cortex. Serotonin is responsible for mood, feelings and sleeping which is converted to Melatonin in pineal gland. The most prominent effects occur in the prefrontal cortex an area involved in mood, cognition and perception. The effect of the drug begins within 20 to 90 minutes after administration and it lasts for 12 hours. During this period people can see images, hear sound and feel sensations and seem real but don’t exist. In addition to disability to the person to recognize reality, think rationally and communicate with others. This experiences are known as “trips”
The use of drugs classified as psychotropic substances in the field of health, among others:
It used to control the tremor of PD. The modest benefits are often offset by side effects such as impaired memory, hallucinations, constipation, dry mouth and impaired urination.
It is safe to say that obesity is the latest and the newest of the plagues that have decimated the human race. Or at least this is true for developed and developing countries in which obesity has become the most common cause for premature deaths. The main reason for this is the fact that obesity severely increases the chances of various cardiovascular diseases and events that are in many cases life threatening. In fact, obesity on its own shortens the life expectancy and leads to a quality of life that is much lower than that of individuals who are not obese.
Diphenhydramine (DPH) is a well known first-generation histamine H1-receptor antagonist, commonly used in humans allergic diseases treatments. Its usefulness is principally related with a decrease of histamine effect produced during the hypersensibility reaction. In addition to this effect, DPH has others molecular targets as muscarinic receptors, this fact explains most of its side effects.
In 1987, the FDA removed Sernyl (phencyclidine's market name) from the human market and reserved it for use only as an animal tranquilizer, for which it is still used today (Peterson, 1978). Unfortunately, some individuals were still able to obtain the drug, either through theft or home synthesis in a garage laboratory (Nintey Fifth Congress, 1978). It was distributed under a number of slang terms, including PeaCe Pill, THC, and Love Boat; and rapidly spread throughout the country as a result of its low price and availability (Peterson, 1978). There were many casualties.not because of the drug, but because of
Phencyclidine is a synthetic dissociative medication with hallucinogenic properties. This dangerous mix not only detaches the user from their environment, but can cause severe hallucinations. This leaves the user unaware of their physical limitations and surrounding dangers and makes them numb to pain. While users react differently based on their psychological state and personality, it's not uncommon for them to become combative, paranoid and violent. Sadly, drug testing of both new and long-term PCP users shows a host of other potential side effects, ranging from impaired motor skills and increased heart rate, to coma and death in the case of an
Tetracycline’s brand name is Ala Tet while the generic name is tetracyclin. It is considered both a synthetic and a natural antibiotic. The natural portion of this drug is produced by streptomyces. Benjamin Duggar invented this antibiotic in 1945. It is in the classification of polyketides which prevent the introduction of other amino acids into a bacteria’s peptide chain. This is used to treat diseases such as acne, rosacea, and cholera. Its an extremely powerful antibiotic and was found to work well against almost all aerobic bacteria. However, because it is so effective the side effects can be a cause of concern. Complications with breathing, lupus, hepatitis, and tinnitus just to name a few. Tetracycline is taken orally.
After the discovery of penicillin in the first half of the twentieth century, antibiotics have been helpful in fighting bacterial infections. And in recent decades, the use of new generations of drugs based on specific molecules known as tetracyclines has become very widespread. These drugs act on bacterial gene expression, weakening, stimulating, or turning it off completely.
Solubility:- Slightly soluble in 5% w/v sodium hydroxide solution; practically insoluble in water, dilute acids, and most organic solvents.