psychoactive
[sahy-koh-ak-tiv]
adjective
of or relating to a substance having a profound or significant effect on mental processes: a psychoactive drug.
Origin of psychoactive
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hallucinatory, kaleidoscopic, multicolored, crazy, experimental, mind-blowing, trip, freaky, consciousness-expanding, hallucinogenic, mind-bending, mind-expanding, psychotomimetic, psychotropicExamples from the Web for psychoactive
Contemporary Examples of psychoactive
Ayahuasca/yagé is a psychoactive brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine.
But while the psychoactive effects are similar, Spice can be anywhere from five to 10 times more potent.
Most bath salts contain one of two psychoactive chemicals: MDPV (also known as 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone) or mephedrone.
In the psychoactive hierarchy of kitchen work, a high-functioning junkie beats a one-time opium eater.
psychoactive
adjective
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psychoactive
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adj.
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