controlled substance

American  

noun

1. any of a category of behavior-altering or addictive drugs, as heroin or cocaine, whose possession and use are restricted by law.

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Etymology

Origin of controlled substance

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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controlled substance

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

Tools like Narx Scores are used to help medical providers review controlled substance prescriptions.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2023

Approved 50 years ago by the F.D.A. as a veterinarian-prescribed analgesic, it is not listed as a controlled substance for animals or humans and so is not subject to strict monitoring.

From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2023

That does not include measures to add more synthetic opioids to controlled substance lists to mirror federal law; those have been adopted in many states, with bipartisan support.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 3, 2022