mind-altering

adjective

mind-al·​ter·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌȯl-t(ə-)riŋ 

: psychoactive

Examples of mind-altering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The implications go far beyond revising the timeline of humanity’s relationship with mind-altering substances. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

The pranksters painted Hobson's yellow school bus in DayGlo colors and took off on a cross-country experiment, fueled in part by mind-altering drugs. — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

In January, Watts was a guest on actor Rainn Wilson’s podcast, where Watts played devil’s advocate to Wilson’s skeptic about casual use of mind-altering substances. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Lebson and Richards ⁠denied that ​allegation, saying that Robert Gilman was held in extremely harsh conditions, tortured and injected with mind-altering drugs by guards, treatment ​that led to his transfer to the civilian hospital. — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

mind-altering

adjective

: psychoactive