controlled substance

• Substância química ou medicamento cuja produção, posse, prescrição ou uso é regulado por lei, geralmente por seu potencial de abuso ou de causar dependência.

A drug or chemical substance whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by law, typically due to its potential for abuse or addiction.

1. Regulated drug or chemicalB2formal

   A drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, and use are regulated by law due to its potential for abuse or harm.

   Substância controlada

   • Possession of a controlled substance without a prescription is illegal.
   • The police arrested him for trafficking controlled substances.
   • Doctors must follow strict rules when prescribing controlled substances.