psychoactive

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12027
Having the ability to alter mood, behavior, cognitive function or mental state.
Note: Usually referring to a pharmacologic agent.
Compare: psychotropic
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 899 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'psychoactive' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12027 RIS BibTex EndNote
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