Psychopharmacology Terms

noun a class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs derived from barbituric acid

• The doctor prescribed a barbiturate to help with the patient's insomnia.
• I heard that taking barbiturates can make you really sleepy.
• Some people use barbiturates to chill out and relax.
• His love for her was like a powerful barbiturate, calming his restless heart.

noun a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses

• The psychiatrist conducted a thorough evaluation of the patient's mental health.
• I have an appointment with my psychiatrist next week.
• My psychiatrist is really cool and easy to talk to.
• She was like a psychiatrist, analyzing every detail of the situation.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'mind-altering' describes something that changes or affects the mind.

• The scientist conducted research on the effects of mind-altering substances on the brain.
• I heard that new movie has some mind-altering scenes that will blow your mind.
• Dude, that concert was so mind-altering, I felt like I was in another dimension.
• Reading that book was a mind-altering experience that opened my eyes to new perspectives.