EUPHORIANT

Euphoriant

A euphoriant is a type of psychoactive drug which tends to induce feelings of euphoria, the effects of which may include relaxation, anxiolysis, stress relief, mood lift, pleasure, and a rush although these effects are not necessary for a drug to be a euphoriant. Many euphoriants are notorious for their problems with abuse, addiction, and dependence. These agents are thought to induce their reinforcing effects by activating the so-called pleasure centers of the brain such as the ventral pallidum, nucleus accumbens, olfactory tubercle, and ventral tegmental area.

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euphoriant

Noun

  1. A drug which produces feelings of euphoria.

Adjective

  1. Producing euphoria.


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