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psychotropic Definition

psycho·tropic (-träp′ik)

adjective

having an altering effect on the mind, as tranquilizers, hallucinogens, etc.

Etymology: psycho- + -tropic

noun

a psychotropic drug

psychotropic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • medication: If taking psychotropic medication, the service user should be on a stable dose prior to starting treatment.
  • substance: The United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances ( adopted in 1971 ) requires its parties to prohibit LSD.
  • drug: I feel at peace... Your flower essences have done what [ several named psychotropic drugs ] have failed to do.
  • medicine: The use of psychotropic medicines should be subject to regular clinical audit.
  • effect: The reduction of the number of active receptors reduces the psychotropic effect of nicotine.
  • plant: Contains a goodly sized chapter on the use of psychotropic plants in meads and wines.