### Question
How does the law define high risk youth?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 290bb*, **high risk youth** is defined as:

> an individual who has not attained the age of 21 years, who is at high risk of becoming, or who has become, a drug abuser or an alcohol abuser, and who—


(1) is identified as a child of a substance abuser

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part B-Centers and Programs > subpart 2-center for substance abuse prevention**

