controlled substance

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of controlled substance¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Yokeley was subsequently arrested and charged with felony child abuse, two counts of contaminating food or drink with a controlled substance, and felony possession of schedule 1 narcotics.

From Salon

The two also face eight felony counts of manufacturing a controlled substance and three felony counts of maintaining a place for selling or using a controlled substance, according to the district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

California’s Research Advisory Panel was established in the late 1960s to vet studies on controlled substances for safety and legitimacy and help them move forward without law enforcement concerns.

From Los Angeles Times

He had applied and received authorization from the DEA to dispense, administer and prescribe narcotics and other controlled substances, as long as those prescriptions were for a legitimate medical purpose.

From Los Angeles Times

She was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs.

From Los Angeles Times