### Question
How is the "substance abuse" defined?


### Answer
The term **substance abuse** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 280d* as follows -

> the abuse of alcohol or other drugs

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part L-Services for Children of Substance Abusers**

