psychotropic

[sahy-koh-troh-pik]

adjective

1. affecting mental activity, behavior, or perception, as a mood-altering drug.

noun

1. a psychotropic drug, as a tranquilizer, sedative, or antidepressant.

psychotropic

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈtrɒpɪk /

adjective

1. another word for psychoactive

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychotropic¹

First recorded in 1945–50; psycho- + -tropic

Example Sentences

The next steps are often powerful psychotropic drugs—including antipsychotics, antidepressants and sleep aids—even though their combined effects in young children haven’t been studied closely.

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Powerful psychotropic drugs are often the next step, even though their combined effects in young children haven’t been studied closely.

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Another study cited about the advertising of psychotropic medications for youth was not written by the listed author, the university that employs him told AFP and Reuters.

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Another home in Lancaster linked to the Krivitskys, San Marino in the Desert, was faulted by Public Health investigators in 2024 for using psychotropic medication to sedate a man for the convenience of its staff.

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It also was ordered that he receive psychotropic medication.

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