psychotropic
adjective
psy·cho·tro·pic
ˌsī-kə-ˈtrō-pik 
: acting on the mind
psychotropic drugs
psychotropic
noun
Examples of psychotropic in a Sentence
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Iowa prosecutors say the court also ordered him placed on psychotropic medication.
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Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
People who have anxiety issues don’t have to worry about any potential psychotropic effects, which can make anxiety worse.
—Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
Some studies have shown that ancient hominids have been using psychotropic plants and drugs as far back as 200 million years ago.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2023
During her time at Patton State Hospital, Jack took her psychotropic medications religiously because it was required as a condition of her parole.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
Through their lessons, Paul sees the planet as more than a place from which to extract the psychotropic melange known as Spice.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2024
The product contains Delta 9 THC in higher doses, meaning consumers are more likely to experience intense psychotropic effects.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2024
Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary potency of this premium-grade cannabinoid, which provides a fully legal, psychotropic high.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Sep. 2023
The deity Shiva was reportedly a stoner, and devotees honored him by stuffing charas into clay or stone pipes called chillums, and entering psychotropic trances.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023
Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
People who have anxiety issues don’t have to worry about any potential psychotropic effects, which can make anxiety worse.
—Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
Some studies have shown that ancient hominids have been using psychotropic plants and drugs as far back as 200 million years ago.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2023
During her time at Patton State Hospital, Jack took her psychotropic medications religiously because it was required as a condition of her parole.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
Through their lessons, Paul sees the planet as more than a place from which to extract the psychotropic melange known as Spice.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2024
The product contains Delta 9 THC in higher doses, meaning consumers are more likely to experience intense psychotropic effects.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2024
Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary potency of this premium-grade cannabinoid, which provides a fully legal, psychotropic high.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Sep. 2023
The deity Shiva was reportedly a stoner, and devotees honored him by stuffing charas into clay or stone pipes called chillums, and entering psychotropic trances.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1948, in the meaning defined above
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“Psychotropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotropic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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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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