controlled substance

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Controlled substance
A controlled substance is generally a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government, such as illicitly used drugs or prescription medications that are designated a Controlled Drug.

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controlled substance

Noun
1. a drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law
(hypernym) drug
(hyponym) cannabis, marijuana, marihuana, ganja


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controlled substance
(n.) = sustancia controlada, sustancia de uso regulado, sustancia de uso reglamentado.
Ex: This section covers laws and legal aspects related to controlled substances, drug abuse and narcotics use.

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controlled substance
A drug or other substance, or immediate precursor included in Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V of the Controlled Substances Act. (JP 3-07.4)
  

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Controlled substance
A drug whose general availability is restricted, anysubstance that is strictly regulated or outlawed because of its potential forabuse or addiction. Controlled substances include narcotics, stimulants,depressants, hallucinogens, and cannabis.