### Question
How is the "high-risk family" defined?


### Answer
The term **high-risk family** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 290bb* as follows -

> a family in which the individuals of such family are at a significant risk of using or abusing alcohol or any illegal substance

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part B-Centers and Programs > subpart 2-center for substance abuse prevention**

