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psychotropic drug

psychotropic drug A psychotropic drug is a broadly defined medicine or drug that affects psychological functioning.

A psychotropic drug is a broadly defined medicine or drug that affects psychological functioning. The group includes antidepressants, hallucinogens, and tranquilizing drugs such as antipsychotic and anti-anxiety agents.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Psychotropic Drugs” (D011619).
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