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psychoactive

[ sahy-koh-ak-tiv ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to a substance having a profound or significant effect on mental processes:
a psychoactive drug.

psychoactive

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈæktɪv /

First recorded in 1960–65; psycho- + active

Ayahuasca/yagé is a psychoactive brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine.

But while the psychoactive effects are similar, Spice can be anywhere from five to 10 times more potent.

Most bath salts contain one of two psychoactive chemicals: MDPV (also known as 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone) or mephedrone.

In the psychoactive hierarchy of kitchen work, a high-functioning junkie beats a one-time opium eater.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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