psychotropic
adjective
psy·cho·tro·pic
ˌsī-kə-ˈtrō-pik 
: acting on the mind
psychotropic drugs
psychotropic
noun
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These adjunctive psychotropic medications often include:21 These adjunct medications are typically prescribed alongside antipsychotics rather than as stand-alone treatments.25
Schizophrenia medications work by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin.
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
Healthy Minds Study researchers found that in 2007, 9% of college students were taking psychotropic medication such as antidepressants.
—Jeffrey A. Hayes, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
The citation that referenced Findling now directs to a 2006 paper on trends in the use of psychotropic medications.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 30 May 2025
Just over 40 percent of people in San Diego jails are on a psychotropic medication.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
Healthy Minds Study researchers found that in 2007, 9% of college students were taking psychotropic medication such as antidepressants.
—Jeffrey A. Hayes, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
The citation that referenced Findling now directs to a 2006 paper on trends in the use of psychotropic medications.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 30 May 2025
Just over 40 percent of people in San Diego jails are on a psychotropic medication.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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“Psychotropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotropic. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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psychotropic
1 of 2 adjective
psy·cho·tro·pic
ˌsī-kə-ˈtrō-pik
: acting on the mind
psychotropic drugs
psychotropic
2 of 2 noun
: a psychotropic substance (as a drug)
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