### Question
How is the term substance abuse defined?


### Answer
The term **substance abuse** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300y* as the following:

> the abuse of alcohol or other drugs

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300y*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XVII-BLOCK GRANTS > Part C-Certain Programs Regarding Substance Abuse > subpart i-expansion of capacity for providing treatment**

