The absurdity of defining a psychoactive drug was played out in the UK when the Psychoactive Substances Bill was passing through Parliament in 2016 [0]. Indeed,

The absurdity of defining a psychoactive drug was played out in the UK when the Psychoactive Substances Bill was passing through Parliament in 2016 [0]. Indeed, food (spices etc.) is consciousness altering. > The Act was due to come into force on 6 April 2016. It was delayed indefinitely due to a lack of clarity as to what the meaning of "psychoactive" is, and what substances are covered by the law. It eventually came into effect on 26 May 2016. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychoactive_Substances_Act_2016 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychoactive_Substances_Act_20...