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In Greek tropos means "turning"; which adjective best describes that which turns your mind?



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Answer: psychotropic

The word psychotropic derives from the Greek tropos, turning, and psukho, soul. It describes anything (but especially drugs) that alters perception, emotion, or behavior.

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