Definition of "psychopharmacology" [psychopharmacology]

• The branch of pharmacology that deals with the study of the actions, effects, and development of psychoactive drugs. (noun)

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• "Bentall has rather similar views to my own, except that I am more interested in psychopharmacology and human evolution."
• "It's surprising that with all the work in psychopharmacology scientists aren't pursuing a "truth serum" more vigorously — is that because such work might be seen as a violation of treaties banning torture?"
• "But modern psychiatry can just as well be called psychopharmacology."