Psychiatric Drug
/ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk drʌɡ/
Definitions
- (n.) A medication legally regulated and prescribed to treat mental health disorders.
The court reviewed the patient's records, including prescriptions for psychiatric drugs.
Forms
- psychiatric drug
- psychiatric drugs
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Commentary
In legal contexts, psychiatric drugs often intersect with regulations governing controlled substances and patient consent.
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