psychoactive
adjective
psy·cho·ac·tive
ˌsī-kō-ˈak-tiv 
: affecting the mind or behavior
psychoactive drugs
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Some of the hemp products even contain delta-9, a psychoactive compound typically found in cannabis.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Hemp is a variety of the cannabis plant that has low levels of delta-9 THC, the psychoactive compound that gets people high.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
State inspectors issued orders to dozens of stores to destroy psychoactive hemp products.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
This results in reduced psychoactive effects, allowing for improved focus and concentration.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Hemp is a variety of the cannabis plant that has low levels of delta-9 THC, the psychoactive compound that gets people high.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
State inspectors issued orders to dozens of stores to destroy psychoactive hemp products.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
This results in reduced psychoactive effects, allowing for improved focus and concentration.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Psychoactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychoactive. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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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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