psychoactive
adjective
psy·cho·ac·tive
ˌsī-kō-ˈak-tiv 
: affecting the mind or behavior
psychoactive drugs
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In 2024, the Parliament of the Czech Republic adopted a draft law regulating synthetic cannabinoids and emerging psychoactive substances such as HHC and kratom.
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Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
One of the most psychoactive substances humans have ever ingested, in other words, is already everywhere around and inside us.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
Known for its soothing and uplifting effects, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
Fast-Acting Gummies Conventional cannabis edibles are notorious for often taking more than an hour or longer for the user to feel the psychoactive effects of THC.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
One of the most psychoactive substances humans have ever ingested, in other words, is already everywhere around and inside us.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
Known for its soothing and uplifting effects, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
Fast-Acting Gummies Conventional cannabis edibles are notorious for often taking more than an hour or longer for the user to feel the psychoactive effects of THC.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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“Psychoactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychoactive. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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psychoactive
adjective
psy·cho·ac·tive
ˌsī-kō-ˈak-tiv
: affecting the mind or behavior
psychoactive drugs
Medical Definition
psychoactive
adjective
psy·cho·ac·tive
ˌsī-kō-ˈak-tiv
: affecting the mind or behavior
psychoactive drugs
THC is the principal psychoactive ingredient in marijuana
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