psychotropic
Americanadjective
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adjective
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The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, as amended in 2014, recognized that the need for pain relief was “an important obligation of the government”.
From The Guardian • Aug. 27, 2019
Psychotropic medication may not be appropriate for many patients, but for others it is a vital part of the healing process, and sometimes it can be lifesaving.
From Slate • May 28, 2013
Psychotropic drugs, such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol, are the main form of treatment.
From Time Magazine Archive
Psychotropic plants have been used ritually in South America for more than 2,000 years.
From Time Magazine Archive
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