Functional dopaminergic hyperactivity is a key feature of schizophrenia. Etiology of this dopaminergic hyperactivity, however, is unknown. We have recently demonstrated that subchronic phencyclidine ...
Various factors influence how quickly a person’s body processes phencyclidine (PCP). Generally, the drug’s half-life is 21 hours. Different tests can detect PCP, and it may be detectable for up to 90 ...
Late last week, a desperate 46-year-old woman contacted me. She was experiencing symptoms of acute benzodiazepine withdrawal including palpitations, constant pacing, and exhaustion. When her ...