### Question
How does the law define substance abuse?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300x*, **substance abuse** is defined as:

> the abuse of alcohol or other drugs

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVII-BLOCK GRANTS > Part B-Block Grants Regarding Mental Health and Substance Abuse > subpart ii-block grants for prevention and treatment of substance abuse**

