psychotropic

adjective

psy·​cho·​tro·​pic ˌsī-kə-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce psychotropic (audio)
: acting on the mind
psychotropic drugs
psychotropic noun

Examples of psychotropic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Given such staggering statistics and the overall severity of bipolar disorder, the most effective treatment necessitates a combination of psychotropic medications and therapy. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024 In San Diego County, about a third of approximately 4,000 people jailed in September were on psychotropic medications for mental health disorders, jail records show. San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2022 Iowa prosecutors say the court also ordered him placed on psychotropic medication. Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024 People who have anxiety issues don’t have to worry about any potential psychotropic effects, which can make anxiety worse. Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024 Some studies have shown that ancient hominids have been using psychotropic plants and drugs as far back as 200 million years ago. Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2023 During her time at Patton State Hospital, Jack took her psychotropic medications religiously because it was required as a condition of her parole. Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024 Through their lessons, Paul sees the planet as more than a place from which to extract the psychotropic melange known as Spice. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2024 The product contains Delta 9 THC in higher doses, meaning consumers are more likely to experience intense psychotropic effects. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of psychotropic was in 1948

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Cite this Entry

“Psychotropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotropic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

psychotropic

1 of 2 adjective
psy·​cho·​tro·​pic ˌsī-kə-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce psychotropic (audio)
: acting on the mind
psychotropic drugs

psychotropic

2 of 2 noun
: a psychotropic substance (as a drug)
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