Capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior.
A term used to describe drugs, medications that have a special action on mental function.
A substance that affects the mind or mood.
Referring to a drug such as a stimulant or sedative which affects a person’s mood.
To drugs that affect mood, such as tranquilizers and antidepressants.
A drug which acts on the patient’s mental processes; a drug used in treating mental illness. Such drugs may also be used for recreation; some are addictive.
Affecting the mind. Psychotropic drugs include hallucinogens, hypnotics or sleeping drugs, sedatives, tranquillisers and neuroleptics (antipsychotic drugs).