Psychoactive drug
Chemical altering consciousness
A psychoactive drug is a substance that alters brain function, changing mood, perception, cognition, or behavior.
The category includes illegal drugs like heroin and cocaine, but also alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, and many prescription medications.
Caffeine is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug.
Also called psychoactive substance.
- amphetamineCentral nervous system stimulant
- psilocybinHallucinogenic substance from fungi
- morphineOpioid analgesic medication
- THCPsychoactive cannabis compound
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
ayahuasca · caffeine · mescaline · benzodiazepines · DMT · fentanyl · nicotine · LSD · magic mushrooms · heroin · PCP · CBD · peyote · altered state · psychedelic therapy · cocaine · GHB · barbiturates
Psychoactive drugplacebo
Inactive therapeutic substitute
sugar pill · inactive ingredient · dummy pill · saline solution · filler
Psychoactive drugsobriety
Unimpaired mental state
clear-headedness · lucidity · antidote · meditation · mindfulness practice
Psychoactive drugtopical medication
External therapeutic application
local anesthetic · antacid · laxative · antibiotic · anti-inflammatory
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