psychotropic
adjective
UK/ˌsaɪ.kəˈtrəʊ.pɪk/
US/ˌsaɪ.koʊˈtroʊ.pɪk/
Definitions of psychotropic adjective
- medical
Relating to or denoting drugs that affect a person's mental state.
The doctor prescribed some psychotropic medication to help her manage her anxiety.
Abuse of psychotropic substances can lead to serious health issues.
This new antidepressant is considered to be a psychotropic drug.