controlled substance
[kənˈtroʊld ˈsʌbstəns]
nounpl: controlled substances
substância controlada
1. A drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government
Cocaine is classified as a controlled substance in most countries.
A cocaína é classificada como uma substância controlada na maioria dos países.
2. Any chemical compound subject to legal restrictions due to potential for abuse or medical necessity requiring prescription
The pharmacy must keep records of all controlled substances dispensed to patients.
A farmácia deve manter registros de todas as substâncias controladas dispensadas aos pacientes.
3. Substances scheduled by law into categories based on their medical use and abuse potential
Different controlled substances fall into different schedules depending on their danger and medical applications.
Diferentes substâncias controladas se enquadram em diferentes categorias dependendo de seu perigo e aplicações médicas.
In the United States, the term 'controlled substance' is formal legal terminology defined by the DEA and used in law enforcement, medical, and judicial contexts. In Brazil, 'substância controlada' is used in similar professional and legal settings, though street slang varies by region. The classification system (Schedules I-V in the US) reflects government policy on drug regulation and reflects differing social attitudes toward drug use across different cultures.
NYC Slang
scheduled drug, script
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