psychoactive
adjective
psy·cho·ac·tive
ˌsī-kō-ˈak-tiv 
: affecting the mind or behavior
psychoactive drugs
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More than 200 mushroom species produce psilocybin — but some species produce different types of psychoactive compounds as well.
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Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
And higher levels of THC, the main psychoactive component in marijuana, are believed to pose more health risks.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
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Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
And higher levels of THC, the main psychoactive component in marijuana, are believed to pose more health risks.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
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“Psychoactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychoactive. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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psychoactive
adjective
psy·cho·ac·tive
ˌsī-kō-ˈak-tiv
: affecting the mind or behavior
psychoactive drugs
Medical Definition
psychoactive
adjective
psy·cho·ac·tive
ˌsī-kō-ˈak-tiv
: affecting the mind or behavior
psychoactive drugs
THC is the principal psychoactive ingredient in marijuana
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