### Question
How does DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL define anabolic steroid?


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

> any drug or hormonal substance, chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone (other than estrogens, progestins, corticosteroids, and dehydroepiandrosterone), and includes—


(i) androstanediol—


(I) 3β,17β-dihydroxy-5α-androstane

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

