### Question
How does the law define dangerous drug?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5117aa*, **dangerous drug** is defined as:

> a controlled substance, as defined in section 802 of title 21

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5117aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 67-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER IV&ndash;A-ABANDONED INFANTS ASSISTANCE > Part B-General Provisions**

