### Question
How does GENERAL BENEFITS define controlled substance?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1730B*, **controlled substance** is defined as:

> given such term in section 102(6) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802(6)).

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1730B*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME CARE AND MEDICAL TREATMENT OF VETERANS**

