Psychotropic Drug
/ˌsaɪkəˈtrɒpɪk drʌɡ/
Definitions
- (n.) A drug that affects a person's mental state, used legally in contexts regulating controlled substances, mental health treatment, and pharmaceutical law.
The court examined the regulation surrounding the prescription of psychotropic drugs to ensure patient safety.
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- psychotropic drug
- psychotropic drugs
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Commentary
Legal definitions often focus on regulatory and controlled substance aspects, highlighting the importance of specifying the drug's legal status and intended use in legal texts.
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