Regulating substances involves creating rules and policies aimed at controlling access, use, quality, safety, or other aspects related to particular substances such as drugs or alcohol.
Related terms
Controlled Substances Act (CSA): A federal law that classifies drugs into different schedules based on their potential for abuse and medical use.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): An agency responsible for regulating the safety and effectiveness of food, drugs, cosmetics, and other products in the United States.
Substance Abuse: The excessive or harmful use of substances such as drugs or alcohol.