Psychotropic
Psychotropic
Psychotropic (pronunciation: /ˌsaɪkoʊˈtroʊpɪk/) refers to any drug that affects behavior, mood, thoughts, or perception. It's derived from the Greek words "psyche" meaning mind and "tropos" meaning turning.
Etymology
The term "psychotropic" is derived from two Greek words: "psyche" which means mind or soul, and "tropos" which means turning. In essence, a psychotropic drug is one that turns or changes the mind.
Types of Psychotropic Drugs
There are several types of psychotropic drugs, including:
- Antidepressants: These are used to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders.
- Antipsychotics: These are used to manage psychosis, including schizophrenia and manic episodes.
- Mood stabilizers: These are used to control mood swings in conditions such as bipolar disorder.
- Stimulants: These are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Sedatives and anxiolytics: These are used to treat anxiety and insomnia.
Related Terms
- Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the body.
- Psychoactive drug: A drug that affects the mind, altering mood, perception, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals between nerve cells.
- Receptor (biochemistry): A protein molecule that receives chemical signals from outside a cell.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychotropic
- Wikipedia's article - Psychotropic
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