psychoactive

[sahy-koh-ak-tiv]

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adjective

of or relating to a substance having a profound or significant effect on mental processes: a psychoactive drug.

Origin of psychoactive

First recorded in 1960–65; psycho- + active

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Related Words for psychoactive

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Examples from the Web for psychoactive

Contemporary Examples of psychoactive

Ayahuasca/yagé is a psychoactive brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine.
Spirit Tripping With Colombian Shamans
Chris Allbritton
August 24, 2014
But while the psychoactive effects are similar, Spice can be anywhere from five to 10 times more potent.
How Pfizer Helped Make ‘Spice,’ The Deadly Fake Pot
Abby Haglage
May 17, 2014
Most bath salts contain one of two psychoactive chemicals: MDPV (also known as 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone) or mephedrone.
What’s the Deal With Bath Salts? FAQ on the Designer Drug
Gregory Gilderman
May 31, 2012
In the psychoactive hierarchy of kitchen work, a high-functioning junkie beats a one-time opium eater.
Chefs on Drugs
Jason Sheehan
July 21, 2009

British Dictionary definitions for psychoactive

psychoactive

adjective

capable of affecting mental activitya psychoactive drug

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Word Origin and History for psychoactive

adj.

also psycho-active, 1959, from psycho- + active.

psychoactive in Medicine

psychoactive

[sī′kō-ăk′tĭv]

adj.

Affecting the mind or mental processes. Used of a drug.