### Question
How does block grants for prevention and treatment of substance abuse define designated State?


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

> a State described in paragraph (2)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > 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**

