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PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS

Specialty Definition: PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS

Domain	Definition
Health	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). (references)
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Synonyms: PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS

Synonyms: Psychoactive drugs, Psychopharmaceuticals. (additional references)

Synonym by domain: mind-altering (medicine).

Commercial Usage: PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS

Domain	Title
Books	Brain Mechanisms and Psychotropic Drugs (reference) Psychotropic Drugs in Psychiatry (reference) (more book examples)
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Non-Fiction Usage: PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS

Subject	Topic	Quote
Health		Antidepressants are sometimes used for the treatment of pain and, along with neuroleptics and lithium, belong to a category of drugs called psychotropic drugs. (references)
		Licensed homes were found to provide more supportive services, operator training in care of the elderly, and less use of psychotropic drugs and medications contraindicated for use in the elderly than unlicensed board and care homes. (references)
		A systematic approach to dementia care for nursing home residents, which included activities, guidelines for the use of psychotropic drugs, and educational rounds, was shown in a randomized controlled trial to be associated with a reduction in behavior disorders and less use of antipsychotic drugs or physical restraints (Rovner et al., 1996). Housing arrangements that provide greater levels of independence and privacy likewise may alleviate the need for such medications to control disruptive behaviors. (references)
Economic History	Russia	Best prospects for U.S. exports include cardiovascular, cancer, asthma, neurological and hormonal drugs, insulins, antibiotics, analgetics, vitamins, and psychotropic drugs. (references)
Trade	Azerbaijan	The GOAJ prohibits the import of radioactive materials and wastes, narcotics, and psychotropic drugs. (references)
	Azerbaijan	Azeri government regulations prohibit the export of weapons, explosives, radioactive materials and wastes, narcotics, and psychotropic drugs. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Modern Translation: PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS

Language		Translations for "PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Danish		psykotrope stoffer (mind-altering drugs). (various references)

Dutch		psychotrope stoffen (mind-altering drugs), bewustzijnsveranderende stoffen (mind-altering drugs). (various references)

French		psychotropes. (various references)

German		psychotrope Drogen (mind-altering drugs). (various references)

Greek		ψυχοτρόπα (mind-altering drugs). (various references)

Italian		psicotropi (mind-altering drugs). (various references)

Pig Latin		ychotropicpsay ugsdray

Portuguese		psicotropos (mind-altering drugs), psicotrópicos (mind-altering drugs). (various references)

Spanish		psicotropos (mind-altering drugs). (various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

Anagrams: PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams
	Words within the letters "c-c-d-g-h-i-o-o-p-p-r-r-s-s-t-u-y"
	-4 letters: psychotropics.
	-5 letters: cryptorchids, proctorships, psychotropic.
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INDEX

1. Synonyms
2. Usage: Commercial
3. Quotations: Non-fiction
4. Translations: Modern

5. Anagrams
6. Bibliography

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