psychotropic

adjective

psy·​cho·​tro·​pic ˌsī-kə-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce psychotropic (audio)
: acting on the mind
psychotropic drugs
psychotropic noun

Examples of psychotropic in a Sentence

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Jails need to provide appropriate mental health treatment, including medically managing withdrawals, administering psychotropic drugs and offering therapy. Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024 Monday's order did not grant the plaintiff's contempt motion relating to issues such as psychotropic medication use and high caseloads for caseworkers, but the judge could consider them at a later date. Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024 These bars blend delicious cocoa with specific mushrooms for a psychotropic effect. Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024 Don’t expect a psychotropic effect, according to Premier Neurology & Wellness Center. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for psychotropic 

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of psychotropic was in 1948

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“Psychotropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotropic. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

psychotropic

1 of 2 adjective
psy·​cho·​tro·​pic ˌsī-kə-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce psychotropic (audio)
: acting on the mind
psychotropic drugs

psychotropic

2 of 2 noun
: a psychotropic substance (as a drug)
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