Definition: Absinthe (also known as black absinth or absinthe extract) is a psychoactive drug that was first discovered in 1705 by an English physician who called it 'absinthium.' Absinthe, like many other drugs that are used for its psychoactive effects, has been classified as Schedule IV of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). It can be consumed orally, injected, or smoked. The word 'absinthe' is derived from Latin and means 'black absinth,' which refers to the coloration of the leaves of Absinthium. Absinthium was a plant used in medieval medicine for its medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory effects. However, it has not been scientifically proven to be a hallucinogenic substance or have any psychoactive effects. In summary, Absinthe is a psychoactive drug that is derived from the leaves of Absinthium. It is classified as Schedule IV of the CSA and can be consumed in various forms such as oral use, injection, or smoking.

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