### Question
How does CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT define opiate?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 802*, **opiate** is defined as:

> any drug or other substance having an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having such addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part A-Introductory Provisions**

