Psychoactive
(adjective)
Having the capacity to affect the mind, consciousness, or behavior.
Origin:
From the greek words psyche, meaning 'soul, mind, or spirit' and the latin word activus, meaning 'active'.
Examples:
- The drug was a powerful psychoactive substance, capable of inducing vivid hallucinations.
- Many plants have been used for centuries for their psychoactive properties.
- The psychoactive effects of the medication caused her to feel drowsy and disoriented.
- The psychoactive properties of the compound were still not fully understood by scientists.
- The use of psychoactive drugs is regulated by the government to prevent abuse and dependence.