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psychoactive
[si″ko-ak´tiv]affecting the mind or behavior; see psychoactive substance. Called also psychotropic.
psychoactive substance–induced organic mental disorders former name for substance-induced disorders.
psychoactive substance use disorders substance use disorders.
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psy·cho·ac·tive
(sī'kō-ak'tiv),Possessing the ability to alter mood, anxiety, behavior, cognitive processes, or mental tension; usually describes pharmacologic agents.
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psychoactive
(sī′kō-ăk′tĭv)adj.
Affecting the mind or mental processes. Used of a drug.
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psy·cho·ac·tive
(sī'kō-ak'tiv)Possessing the ability to alter mood, anxiety, behavior, cognitive processes, or mental tension; usually applied to pharmacologic agents.
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Psychoactive
Substance that effects emotional and psychological perception in the brain.
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psy·cho·ac·tive
(sī'kō-ak'tiv)Possessing ability to alter mood, anxiety, behavior, cognitive processes, or mental tension.
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