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Psychoactive Substance (Noun)

Meaning

A drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The use of psychoactive substances is often linked to addiction and other mental health issues in long-term users.
  • Researchers have been studying the effects of certain psychoactive substances on the human brain to better understand their potential therapeutic uses.
  • The new policy aims to reduce the supply of psychoactive substances in the local community by targeting dealers and distributors.
  • She became intrigued by the role of psychoactive substances in traditional medicine and decided to pursue a PhD in the subject.
  • Government officials expressed concern over the growing number of people admitted to hospitals for treatment after ingesting psychoactive substances at music festivals.

Synonyms

  • Mind-altering Drug
  • Consciousness-altering Drug
  • Psychoactive Drug

Hypernyms

  • Drug

Hyponyms

  • Tetrahydrocannabinol
  • THC
  • Dronabinol
  • Psychedelic Drug
  • Hallucinogenic Drug
  • Designer Drug
  • Euphoriant
  • Hallucinogen
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