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

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

Four hundred years later, a merry band of scientists and entrepreneurs of mind-altering intoxicants are plunging even deeper into the diabolical by mechanizing DMT’s delivery via IV syringe pumps. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 July 2026

The report alleges Vincent's fall into the pool went unnoticed because both parents were impaired by marijuana and/or other mind-altering substances. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

mind-altering

adjective

: psychoactive