Dictionary of Biological Psychology
A term, usually applied to a DRUG, indicating an ability change psychological processing or behaviour; HALLUCINOGENS, COCAINE, MARIJUANA and NICOTINE are examples of drugs that can be called psychoactive.
Drugs that induce sedation, such as the OPIATES and other NARCOTICS, can also be described as psychoactive, because, although rather stupefying, they do change psychological processes.
See also: psychomotor stimulants; psychopharmacology; psychotropic
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