### Question
What does substance abuse mean?


### Answer
**Substance abuse** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 256*:

> given such term in section 290cc–36(4) [1](#256_1_target) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 256*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart v-health services for the homeless**

