Psychotropic drugs include a wide range of drugs and substances that affect the brain.
Features of a psychotropic drug:
(1) changes the function of the central nervous system
(2) affects perception, mood, consciousness, cognition and/or behavior
Psychotropic prescription drugs include the following drug classes:
(1) anti-depressants
(2) anti-anxiety agents
(3) anti-psychotics
(4) mood stabilizers
(5) stimulants
(6) opiates
In addition, there are many drugs and substances that may be used recreationally or illegally, such as:
(1) cocaine
(2) LSD
(3) peyote
(4) cannabis
(5) Jimson weed
(6) Salvia divinorum
(7) alcohol
(8) tobacco.
The Neuroscience-based Nomenclature (NbN) for psychotropic drugs provides a more precise designation for these drugs.
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