What is another word for consciousness-altering drug?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒnʃəsnəsˈɒltəɹɪŋ dɹˈʌɡ] (IPA) 
Consciousness-altering drugs are substances that affect a person's awareness, perception, thoughts, and emotions. Synonyms for a consciousness-altering drug include psychoactive, mind-altering, psychotropic, hallucinogenic, or mood-altering drugs. Psychoactive drugs interfere with the chemical processes in the brain, resulting in altered states of consciousness. Mind-altering drugs change a person's mental state, causing them to feel differently about themselves or their environment. Psychotropic drugs affect mood, perception, and behavior. Hallucinogenic drugs induce hallucinations and altered reality. Mood-altering drugs affect a person's emotional state and can cause them to feel more relaxed or euphoric. Whether used for medicinal or recreational purposes, consciousness-altering drugs can have both positive and negative effects on a person's mind and body.
