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Psychoactive

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Definition

Psychoactive means relating to or capable of altering mental activity, behavior, or perception.

Synonyms & similar words

psychotropic nonpsychoactive mind-altering hallucinogenic intoxicating narcotic sedative stimulant euphoric mood-altering addictive dissociative nervine inebriating psychotropic inebriant tranquilizing hypnotic anxiolytic cognitive dope uplifting

Example sentences

  1. The doctor prescribed a psychoactive drug to help with anxiety.
  2. Drinking alcohol is a psychoactive activity.
  3. Some plants have psychoactive properties.
  4. He experienced hallucinations after consuming a psychoactive substance.
  5. The government regulates the use of psychoactive drugs.

Quotes

  • The human mind is a powerful thing, especially when influenced by psychoactive substances.
  • Psychoactive experiences can be both enlightening and frightening.
  • Exploring the effects of psychoactive drugs has been a topic of scientific research for centuries.

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