### Question
How is the "illegal use of drugs" defined?


### Answer
The term **illegal use of drugs** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12111* as follows -

> the use of drugs, the possession or distribution of which is unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act [21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12111*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 126-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-EMPLOYMENT**

