controlled substance
Americannoun
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any of a category of behavior-altering or addictive drugs, as heroin or cocaine, whose possession and use are restricted by law.
Etymology
Origin of controlled substance
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The panel “has a record of providing an extra level of protection, which is important given the volume of controlled substance research that occurs in California,” the analysis said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024
The International Equestrian Federation said Wednesday the Chinese team lost an Olympic qualification place at a competition in Ireland in June because a controlled substance was detected in the horse ridden by Alex Hua Tian.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023
Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the felon-in-possession law against Edell Jackson, who had challenged a ban on possessing a firearm after he had done time in prison for selling a controlled substance in Minnesota.
From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2023
Tools like Narx Scores are used to help medical providers review controlled substance prescriptions.
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2023
The revenue would then be funneled back to communities most affected by federal drug policy and to fund expanded medical research into cannabis that is currently limited by its status as a controlled substance.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2021
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