mind-altering

adjective

mind-al·ter·ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌȯl-t(ə-)riŋ

: psychoactive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web It's also known as a street drug abused for its mind-altering effects, under names like Special K. —

Theara Coleman, The Week, 12 May 2023 Humans, though, intentionally use mind-altering drugs. —

Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Apr. 2023 Marijuana contains nearly 500 chemicals, including the mind-altering compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). —

Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Feb. 2023 Compare that to the nightmare of Apple TV+’s Severance, in which neither the means of production nor the actual product is clear, and people have to submit to mind-altering surgery in order to give themselves an illusion of work-life balance. —

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2023 Looking for something a little more mind-altering? —

Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2023 Stories of animals, and even insects, seeking out mind-altering substances are legion. —

Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2023 See More

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