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has gloss | (noun) a psychoactive drug that tends to produce elation and euphoria euphoriant |
has gloss | eng: A euphoriant (or euphorigenic) 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 nucleus accumbens, olfactory tubercle, and ventral tegmental area. |
lexicalization | eng: euphoriant |
subclass of | (noun) a drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions psychoactive drug, psychoactive substance, consciousness-altering drug, mind-altering drug |
has subclass | c/Euphoriants |
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similar | e/Euphoriant |
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