Psychotropic Drugs
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Chemical substance that alters nervous system functionTemplate:SHORTDESC:Chemical substance that alters nervous system function
An assortment of psychoactive drugs, including both street drugs and medications:
- cocaine
- crack cocaine
- methylphenidate (Ritalin)
- ephedrine
- MDMA (ecstasy)
- Peyote (mescaline)
- LSD blotter
- psilocybin mushroom (Psilocybe cubensis)
- Salvia divinorum
- diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Amanita muscaria mushroom
- Tylenol 3 (contains codeine)
- codeine with muscle relaxant
- pipe tobacco
- bupropion (Zyban)
- cannabis
- hashish
Psychotropic drugs are a loosely defined grouping of drugs that have effects on psychological function. The psychotropic agents include the antidepressive agents, hallucinogens, and tranquilizing agents (including the antipsychotics and anti-anxiety agents).
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