### Question
How does VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION&mdash;ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS define controlled substance?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 7309A*, **controlled substance** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 7309A*
  - Heading: **PART V-BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES > CHAPTER 73-VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION&mdash;ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS > SUBCHAPTER I-ORGANIZATION**

