Psychotropic drug

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In psychiatry, psychotropic drugs are a "loosely defined grouping of drugs that have effects on psychological function. Here the psychotropic agents include the antidepressive agents, hallucinogens, and tranquilizing agents (including the antipsychotics and anti-anxiety agents)."[1]

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  1. ↑ Anonymous, (2009) Psychotropic drug (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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