Psychotropic
adjective
Relating to drugs that have an effect on mental activity, behavior, or perception.
Many psychotropic medications are used to treat anxiety and depression.

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Formal
psychotropic medication, psychotropic effects, psychotropic substances
noun
A type of medicine that can alter mood or mental state.
Doctors must monitor patients closely when prescribing psychotropics.

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Technical
antidepressant psychotropics, antipsychotic psychotropics, anxiolytic psychotropics
adjective
Relating to drugs that have an effect on mental activity, behavior, or perception.
Many psychotropic medications are used to treat anxiety and depression.

Usage tips
Formal
psychotropic medication, psychotropic effects, psychotropic substances
noun
A type of medicine that can alter mood or mental state.
Doctors must monitor patients closely when prescribing psychotropics.

Usage tips
Technical
antidepressant psychotropics, antipsychotic psychotropics, anxiolytic psychotropics
Definition 1 of 2

Clinical Context
In a medical setting, mentioning 'psychotropic' suggests a serious discussion about treatment options.
Many patients are prescribed psychotropic medications to help manage their conditions.
Casual Use
In casual conversation, the term might refer to recreational drugs that induce altered states of consciousness.
Parties often include psychotropic substances for entertainment.
Caution
When discussing psychotropic drugs, it's important to be sensitive to the audience's experiences with mental health.
Some people may have strong feelings about psychotropic treatments.
Clinical Context
In a medical setting, mentioning 'psychotropic' suggests a serious discussion about treatment options.
Many patients are prescribed psychotropic medications to help manage their conditions.
Casual Use
In casual conversation, the term might refer to recreational drugs that induce altered states of consciousness.
Parties often include psychotropic substances for entertainment.
Caution
When discussing psychotropic drugs, it's important to be sensitive to the audience's experiences with mental health.
Some people may have strong feelings about psychotropic treatments.
Clinical Context
In a medical setting, mentioning 'psychotropic' suggests a serious discussion about treatment options.
Many patients are prescribed psychotropic medications to help manage their conditions.
Casual Use
In casual conversation, the term might refer to recreational drugs that induce altered states of consciousness.
Parties often include psychotropic substances for entertainment.
Caution
When discussing psychotropic drugs, it's important to be sensitive to the audience's experiences with mental health.
Some people may have strong feelings about psychotropic treatments.
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