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.