Meaning of the word psychotropic in English

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psychotropic

US /ˌsaɪ.koʊˈtroʊ.pɪk/
UK /ˌsaɪ.kəˈtrəʊ.pɪk/

Adjective

affecting the mind, mood, or behavior

Example:
Many psychiatric medications are psychotropic drugs.
The plant contains naturally occurring psychotropic compounds.

Noun

a psychotropic drug or other substance

Example:
The doctor prescribed a new psychotropic to help with her anxiety.
Misuse of psychotropics can have serious side effects.