### Question
How is the "dangerous drug" defined?


### Answer
The term **dangerous drug** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5117aa* as follows -

> 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**

