noun
- drugs or substances that affect the mind, emotions, and behavior
Usage: medical; plural form
Examples
- The psychiatrist prescribed psychotropics to help manage her anxiety disorder.
- Many psychotropics require careful monitoring by healthcare professionals.
- The study examined the effects of various psychotropics on brain chemistry.
- Patients taking psychotropics should not stop their medication abruptly.
- The hospital has strict protocols for administering psychotropics.
- Research into new psychotropics continues to advance mental health treatment.