psychotropic
[sahy-koh-troh-pik]
- affecting mental activity, behavior, or perception, as a mood-altering drug.
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- a psychotropic drug, as a tranquilizer, sedative, or antidepressant.
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Origin of psychotropic
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Contemporary Examples
So, in 2005, he decided to take the vast majority of psychotropic substances and prescription pills out of his work.
If a child is dosed with psychotropic drugs throughout the process of growing up, what does that mean for their sense of agency?
The science behind the psychotropic effects of the JWH-018 compound is not yet complete.
Instead, he wants to uncover a conspiracy of psychotropic drug experiments.
Historical Examples
Psychotropic drugs can be used by themselves or in conjunction with psychotherapy.
When You Don't Know Where to TurnSteven J. Bartlett
psychotropic
- another word for psychoactive
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Word Origin and History for psychotropic
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psychotropic
(sī′kə-trō′pĭk, -trŏp′ĭk)- Having an altering effect on perception or behavior. Used especially of a drug.
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- A psychotropic drug or other agent.
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