### Question
How is the "controlled substance" defined?


### Answer
The term **controlled substance** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 280b* as follows -

> given that term in section 802 of title 21.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part J-Prevention and Control of Injuries**

