controlled substance



controlled substance

A drug whose availability is limited by law. A: "I thought you could just find your medication on the shelf at the pharmacy." B: "Nah, I'm on a new one, and it's a controlled substance, so I have a prescription for it." I'm really glad I didn't follow in my brother's footsteps and become addicted to controlled substances.
See also: control, substance

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Marijana-Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian
Brechtje-Dutch
CennÉTig-Irish
JÚLius-Slovak
Rayna (2)-Yiddish
Rosabella-English (Rare)