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psychoactive drug

/ˌsaɪkəʊˈæktɪv drʌɡ/

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/ˌsaɪkəʊˈæktɪv drʌɡ/C1formalmedical
  • ruВещество, воздействующее на функции мозга, изменяющее восприятие, настроение, сознание, познавательные способности или поведение путем взаимодействия с центральной нервной системой.

A substance that affects brain function, altering perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior by interacting with the central nervous system.

  1. Substance affecting the mindB2formal

    A chemical substance that changes brain function, resulting in alterations to perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.

    ruПсихоактивное вещество

    • Many psychoactive drugs are used in psychiatry to treat depression.
    • Caffeine is a widely consumed psychoactive drug.
    • The use of illegal psychoactive drugs can lead to addiction.