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by humantorso 1896 days ago
Are opioids psychoactive?
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> Are opioids psychoactive?

Yes, obviously.

But the idea that psychoactivity is a (or the?) determining characteristic of a compound in determining whether it is prohibited is silly on its face.

Yes, but not hallucinogenic or psychedelic. (Whichever word you prefer.)