### Question
What does substance abuse mean?


### Answer
**Substance abuse** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 290cc*:

> the abuse of alcohol or other drugs

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part C-Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness**

