### Question
How does the law define pharmacotherapeutics?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 285o*, **pharmacotherapeutics** is defined as:

> medications used to treat the symptoms and disease of drug abuse, including medications to—


(1) block the effects of abused drugs

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 285o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part C-Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes > subpart 15-national institute on drug abuse**

