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mind-altering drug

/ˈmaɪnd ˌɔːltərɪŋ drʌɡ/

Tradução: Substância que altera o estado mental, a percepção, o humor ou a consciência de uma pessoa, usada tanto com fins medicinais quanto recreativos.

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/ˈmaɪnd ˌɔːltərɪŋ drʌɡ/C1formalmedical
  • ptSubstância que altera o estado mental, a percepção, o humor ou a consciência de uma pessoa, usada tanto com fins medicinais quanto recreativos.

A substance that affects a person's mental state, perception, mood, or consciousness, often used in medical or recreational contexts.

  1. Psychoactive substanceB2formal

    A substance that affects brain function, causing changes in perception, mood, consciousness, or behavior.

    ptSubstância psicoativa

    • LSD is a well-known mind-altering drug that can cause hallucinations.
    • The doctor warned about the long-term effects of mind-altering drugs.
    • Some mind-altering drugs are used in controlled medical treatments.
  2. Recreational substanceB2informal

    An informal term for any drug taken for its effects on the mind, often for pleasure or escape.

    ptDroga que altera a mente

    • He experimented with mind-altering drugs in his youth.
    • The party was full of people using mind-altering drugs.
    • She warned her friends about the dangers of mind-altering drugs.